Fortunately, Liu Dong had already asked Steven Rockefeller to help him open two property certification documents, and now they are working!
David Coleman, who has worked in the financial industry for half his life, can certainly tell the authenticity of these two materials, but it is precisely because he can tell the authenticity that shocked him even more.
"How is this possible? He is only 21 years old, and even if there is an error in the information, there is no way there will be such a big hole in the other person's net worth!" David Coleman thought to himself.
It is impossible for Morgan Stanley's information department to make such a big mistake in its information investigation, otherwise the company would have gone bankrupt long ago, and it would have been impossible for it to become the world-famous financial giant it is today.
But in this case, there is only one explanation that makes sense: the other party earned the money after coming to the United States.
Of course, the money must be reasonable and legal, because it is stored in Chase Manhattan Bank, and the bank has issued an asset certificate for it that can be disclosed!
After taking a deep breath and suppressing the extreme shock in his heart, David Coleman said: "Mr. Liu, you... are really unexpected!"
"Am I qualified now?"
Of course David Coleman knew that the other party was talking about those four words ‘Business Empire’!
But he also admitted that the other party is indeed qualified now. No matter how Liu Dong mastered the super wealth of 14 billion US dollars in a short period of time, it cannot be denied that this money is indeed enough to build a Fortune 500 company.
Super business empire!
"Of course!" David Coleman nodded heavily.
"...Now, I would like to take the liberty to ask, how do you plan to spend this money?"
Unknowingly, David Coleman had already used honorifics, which was a welcome change for Liu Dong.
He continued excitedly: "I want to use them to acquire a bank?"
"Bank?" After thinking for a moment, David Coleman nodded, "Smart decision, so what can I do?"
This sentence clearly shows his determination to join.
Of course Liu Dong could hear it, so he felt relieved and said with a joyful tone: "Go to the Cayman Islands to register an offshore fund! Then help me acquire shares of Standard Chartered Bank!"
"Standard Chartered Bank?" David Coleman was shocked. He didn't expect Liu Dong's appetite to be so big!
Standard Chartered Bank, to be precise, Standard Chartered Bank, although it has little business in the UK, it occupies an important position in the financial markets of Asia, especially Hong Kong, India and the Middle East, as well as Africa and other emerging countries in the world, and it is also the Hong Kong dollar.
One of the note-issuing banks, it accounts for 15% of Hong Kong's issuance of Hong Kong dollars with denominations of 20 and above.
In 2001, it ranked 81st in the world and was rated A-level by the famous international information rating company Standard & Poor's. By 2001, the bank's total assets were US$119.6 billion. Net income was 676 million pounds (approximately US$1.092 billion), and it had a total of branches.
There are more than 870 institutions.
Although it is not as good as Chase Manhattan and Bank of America, the world's top banks, Standard Chartered Bank is still one of the world's famous international banks, and it occupies a top position in developing countries!
After being surprised, David Coleman immediately considered the possibility of this acquisition!
Judging from the money in Liu Dong's hands, even a full acquisition of Standard Chartered Bank would definitely be enough. Moreover, in the West, as long as the price is right, Standard Chartered shares can basically be purchased. The key is whether the British government will obstruct it!
But think about it. David Coleman thinks this possibility is not high, because although Standard Chartered Bank is a major international bank, its main business is still concentrated in the two continents of Asia and Africa. Its business in the UK is very small and is controlled by foreign capital.
The acquisition will not damage the country's financial order.
As for the Hong Kong government, David Coleman has nothing to worry about. After 1997, a Chinese acquiring Standard Chartered has never been an obstacle!
After thinking about this, David Coleman immediately said: "How many shares of Standard Chartered do you plan to acquire?"
"There is no limit, but it is best not to exceed 80%!" Liu Dong said.
His acquisition of Standard Chartered was not to turn Standard Chartered into a purely private bank, because it is difficult for private banks to reassure the public who want to deposit money in terms of security!
Therefore, Liu Dong will maintain Standard Chartered's listing status, as long as he has absolute control and ensures that his companies can obtain sufficient funds conveniently and quickly when financing and borrowing!
"I understand! How long do I have to complete the acquisition of Standard Chartered?" David Coleman said.
"Before Christmas!" Liu Dong thought for a while and said.
Christmas was also the time when he negotiated the final deal with the Rockefellers!
Looking at David Coleman who nodded, Liu Dong said again: "Remember, the acquisition of Standard Chartered should be as secretive as possible, and it is best not to be noticed by the outside world!"
"I know!" For David Coleman, a veteran financial elite, this is not difficult! All he needs to do is open a few more accounts!
"...However, no matter how secretive we are, we can only acquire about 40% of Standard Chartered's shares from the secondary market. Most of the remaining Standard Chartered shares are in the hands of private individuals and companies. If we acquire it, it will probably be difficult to continue.
Hidden!" David Coleman said.
"I understand, but your task is to acquire 45% of the shares of Standard Chartered Bank. After the acquisition is completed, you can stop. I will personally acquire the remaining shares!"
Hearing this, although he was surprised by Liu Dong's words, David Coleman nodded seriously.
Ever since Liu Dong spent more than 10 billion US dollars, David Coleman will no longer be surprised by anything that happens to him!
"I will leave New York tomorrow. Here is my phone number. If you need anything, call me!"
Picking up the business card on the table, David Coleman took one look at it and put it away!
"I will quit my job as Morgan in three days and start working!"
"The sooner the better! I will ask the secretary to transfer the money for establishing the company and acquiring Standard Chartered to the account of the new company! As for your remuneration, I will consider it based on your performance, but I can guarantee you that it will definitely be better than what you paid for it.
It was much more generous when I was with Morgan!" Liu Dong said.
"Thanks!"
The issue of remuneration is very practical, but it is not the issue that David Coleman is most concerned about. Now, his status, reputation and rights are the first considerations.
If his career at Morgan hadn't reached its peak and he was still unable to take charge of his own business, he wouldn't have been able to agree to Liu Dong's request.
"Boss, although it's a bit early to ask, I'm still going to ask clearly, what will be my future job after the acquisition of Standard Chartered? If I still work in financial funds, how much development funds can I get?" David Coleman
Seriously.
"It is very important that you have working experience at Morgan Stanley, so the future development direction of fund companies will definitely be comprehensive financial companies such as Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch, and Lehman Brothers. Of course, these will take time, and
Your own efforts, as for financial support, you don’t have to worry! After the acquisition of Standard Chartered Bank is completed, I will give you 1 billion US dollars for operation. If you can convince me on the company’s performance in the second year, I will give
More development funds for you! In my case, regardless of anything else, performance always speaks for itself!" Liu Dong said.
"I understand, I will use my excellent performance to win your trust in me!" David Coleman said confidently.
"I am looking forward!"
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David Coleman was very fast. The day after talking with Liu Dong, he had already completed the registration of Dingsheng Fund Company in the Cayman Islands through his own connections! And before Liu Dong left New York, he had already
I rented an office building on the first floor of the Empire State Building in New York, and then officially opened it in a deserted manner!
Liu Dong had never been to this financial company that he had high hopes for. After arranging everything, he once again drove the private yacht he had renamed "Gonggong" from New York Harbor along the coast of the United States.
Heading south to the beautiful Caribbean Sea!
As for the purpose of going to the Caribbean, it goes without saying that it is naturally for the countless underwater treasures sunk here!
In the colonial era before the 19th century, the gold plundered by Spain and Portugal from Central and South America had to be transported back to Europe through the Caribbean Sea. Therefore, this sea area was also one of the busiest sea areas at the time. In addition to the merchant ships and official ships, there were also
A large number of pirate ships stealing treasures appeared in the area.
This also makes the Caribbean the region where man-made shipwrecks occur most frequently.
According to many legends today, this sea area contains the largest pirate treasure, which has not yet been discovered. According to experts, many treasures either sank to the bottom of the sea with pirate ships that were sunk by the navy, or were stolen by pirates.
Internal strife led to the loss of gold and silver property.
However, Liu Dong is not interested in the illusory. The pirate treasures that take a lot of time to find are still relatively easy to find sunken ships on the seabed!
And this time his destination is the famous "Undersea Treasure House" off the coast of Florida!
The waters near Florida can be said to be a place that many undersea salvage companies flock to. Since sunken ships are constantly being discovered here, it has become a dream come true for many adventurers and treasure hunters.
In the sixteenth century, Spain, with its advanced navigation technology, became the earliest beneficiary after the discovery of the New World. It conquered Mexico, Central America, and South America, and collected large amounts of gold and silver treasures from these countries, and these treasures had to be transported by sea.
Spain.
In a very short time, Spain became the richest country in the world.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (To be continued.)