ps: Here comes the fourth update. After finishing tonight’s two chapters, we are only left with 3 chapters. I feel that the pressure on me has been relieved a lot!
Encourage yourself and try to make up all the outstanding stamps within the next two days! Of course, I can’t help but ask for tickets in the end! It’s the end of the month, so don’t keep your tickets! Please give more rewards, I will
More to come!
Chapter 889 Cathay Pacific and ATV
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After listening to Zhang Fan's analysis, Liu Dong nodded thoughtfully, "What do you think if I acquire Cathay Pacific?"
After a slight pause, Zhang Fan immediately said: "Cathay Pacific is a star company in the world's aviation industry. It dominates Hong Kong and has a bright future. It would be best if Director Liu can acquire it. ▲∴,... However, Cathay Pacific is Swire.
I’m afraid they may not sell it as an important part of the group!”
"Haha, I don't want to sell it just because the price is not right. What's more, isn't there an opportunity now?"
After Liu Dong finished speaking, Zhang Fan showed a look of surprise on his face!
The 9.11 terrorist attacks had a fatal blow to the world's aviation industry. Although more than two months have passed and the aviation industry has recovered a lot, the world's civil aviation market will not be able to recover at all until the United States finishes the war in Afghanistan.
previous status.
Because before the war started, the Afghans had already flown planes into the Pentagon of the United States. Now the two sides are completely at odds. Who knows what crazier things the crazy Afghans can do?
After handing over the transfer document of 15.7% of Cathay Pacific shares to Zhang Fan, Liu Dong said: "Take a look first!"
"15.7%, so much?"
At first glance, Zhang Fan immediately exclaimed. According to this shareholding, Liu Dong can definitely send someone to join Cathay Pacific's board of directors!
"This is your second mission. Help me acquire Cathay Pacific!" Liu Dong said directly.
After putting away the documents and seeing that his boss didn't look fake, Zhang Fan also looked serious.
"Director Liu, I would like to know how much funds you can provide me to complete this acquisition?"
"Two billion US dollars, I think it should be enough, right?" Liu Dong said with a smile!
"Is it a wholly-owned acquisition?"
"Of course it would be better if it could be fully acquired. If that's not possible, just a controlling stake would be fine!" Liu Dong said.
Liu Dong does not have to hold on to the company's shares. Unless it is a real core company, Liu Dong will not pursue 100% control!
"I understand!" Zhang Fan nodded excitedly.
Before September 11, Cathay Pacific's market value was only over US$2 billion based on its stock price. Now if we acquire half of its shares and gain controlling interest, US$2 billion would be enough!
"Also, by the way, help me acquire all the remaining shares of Asia Television!"
After finishing speaking, Liu Dong picked up the last document and handed it into Zhang Fan's hands.
Looking at the 65% equity above, Zhang Fan nodded, and didn't say much about his little boss's helpless possessiveness.
"Director Liu, ATV's current operating conditions are not particularly ideal. If you plan to enter the television industry, TVB is a good choice!" Zhang Fan suggested.
"Of course I know that TVB's influence is greater than ATV. But Sir Shao has ruled TVB for decades. Do you think he will hand over TVB to me, a mainlander? In addition, I already have 65% of ATV in my hands.
Having obtained the controlling stake, it is easy to privatize ATV. There is no need to go through the thankless acquisition of Wireless! And although ATV is not as good as Wireless, relatively speaking, it is also a small boat, easy to turn around, and a blank slate.
If I win ATV, it will be able to operate according to my will to the greatest extent. If I win TVB, Sir Shao's decades-long influence will not be easily eliminated!" Liu Dong analyzed.
"But if we buy ATV, we may lose money!"
After listening to Zhang Fan's slightly worried words, Liu Dong smiled. Zhang Fan is indeed a qualified business manager. As a returnee from overseas, the business thoughts ingrained in his mind are the most fundamental profit-seeking thoughts in the West, and he will try his best to reduce costs as much as possible.
Small losses guarantee profits!
In fact, although many industries seem to be suffering, they can bring a lot of intangible influence!
The most special of these industries is the media industry, because it can influence public opinion all the time, guide people's thoughts, and can even influence government decisions through its own influence!
Therefore, the media industry is second only to the financial industry among the industries regulated by countries around the world!
Even in Western societies, which are known as the freest and most complete market economies, the media industry still has many restrictions. In the United States, foreigners are not allowed to own TV stations and newspapers at the same time. In Australia, foreigners cannot hold more than 25% of the shares of local radio stations or newspapers.
Not to mention in China!
Therefore, if there is an opportunity to control an influential TV station or newspaper, Liu Dong is absolutely unwilling to miss it, even if he loses money, it doesn't matter!
Moreover, Liu Dong does not believe that ATV will always lose money!
As long as you do anything seriously, you will always succeed one day!
If the manager of ATV still cannot solve the profit problem of ATV after he has solved the money problem, or if ATV still cannot develop at all, then Liu Dong will not mind changing to another manager!
The most lacking thing in this world is always talent, and the most abundant thing is also talent!
In short, there are many ways to solve problems. Don’t be intimidated by these difficulties before you truly understand them!
Just after seeing Zhang Fan off, Liu Dong's cell phone started ringing. Seeing that Mr. Chen was on the caller ID, Liu Dong knew that the news about his gambling had been spread by Fu Kun and Zhao Lei!
Liu Dong, who had been mentally prepared for a long time, quickly pressed the answer button!
Not surprisingly, after a surprised inquiry, he was given a persuasion. It was nothing more than saying that gambling would be harmful to one's health! This is the concept of the elders, and Liu Dong could only listen obediently. Who calls him a junior? And
The old man also did it for his own good!
Although Liu Dong sometimes has a bit of a bad temper, he always makes a clear distinction between right and wrong in his heart!
Mr. Chen just finished the call. Mr. Yan called again. Although the content is different, the meaning is similar!
Just after dealing with the association, Liu Dong unexpectedly received a call from Zhou Bin!
"Brother Zhou, aren't you playing abroad? Why do you have time to call me?"
"I don't want to call you, but you are so troublesome! In just one hour, five or six people have called me to ask for news about you, and all of them are from different backgrounds. Are you doing something?
Is it immoral?" Zhou Bin asked with a smile.
"Okay, stop pretending! If you didn't know what I did, would you call me at this time?" Liu Dong curled his lips.
"Haha, it seems that you understand me! ...By the way, I'm only with you. I forgot to tell you that I will arrive in Hong Kong at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Pick me up then!"
"Are you coming to Hong Kong?" Liu Dong asked in surprise.
"Yeah, you made a huge fortune and made a billion dollars all of a sudden, so I happened to go over and help you spend it!" Zhou Bin said with a smile.
"Come on! I paid more than 200 million US dollars in taxes! I don't have that much money now!"
Liu Dong knew that since Zhou Bin came to Hong Kong to find him, he definitely didn't do it for fun!
"Don't pretend to be poor with me. I don't know you yet!" After a pause, Zhou Bin said again. "Okay, I won't bullshit you. I'm going here mainly to ask for your help!"
"Looking for my help?" Liu Dong asked in surprise.
Zhou Bin, the third generation of red people, can't solve the problem. How can he help?
"I couldn't tell you clearly on the phone for a while, but if you have time, pay attention to Jinzhong City in Xishan Province!"
"Jinzhong City, Xishan Province?" Liu Dong frowned. He was very sure that he had never had any contact with this place!
"Yes, I will tell you in detail when I get to Hong Kong!"
After chatting with Zhou Bin for a few words, Liu Dong hung up the phone!
"Xishan Province, Jinzhong City!"
After frowning and repeating a few words, Liu Dong took out his cell phone again and called Lin Ling!
"Hey, boss!"
The squeaking sound that still could not be changed made Liu Dong, who had not known the taste of meat for more than two months, feel excited. However, after quickly suppressing the fire in his heart, Liu Dong said: "Sister Ling, didn't I tell you? Don't call me boss in the future.
Just call me by name!"
"Okay, Xiaodong! Why are you calling me so late at night? Have you returned to Quan City?"
The surprise in his tone made Liu Dong sigh inwardly and then slowly said: "No, I'm still in Hong Kong!"
"oh!"
The disappointed tone made Liu Dong feel a little uncomfortable, and he quickly said: "I will go back in one month at most!"
"Okay, I'll wait for you to come back!"
"Well! Hey, I almost forgot about the business. Sister Ling, please help me check the information about Jinzhong City in Xishan Province. It needs to be more detailed!"
"Jinzhong City, Xishan Province, why do you want the information there? Are you ready to invest?" Lin Ling asked curiously.
"I don't know yet. Let's take a look first and then talk about it. Maybe you will actually invest in it in the end!" Liu Dong said.
The only thing Zhou Bin can't solve and has to help himself may be the money problem, and when it comes to money, it must be related to investment!
Thinking of this, Liu Dong quickly said: "Sister Ling, please help me check the recent news in Jinzhong City, especially the official news!"
"I know!...Liu Dong...?"
"What's wrong?"
Lin Ling's tone was a little strange!
"I...can I go over to find you! Don't worry, I've taken care of all the company's affairs, and now all companies are on the right track, there aren't many things going on!" Lin Ling said quickly.
Although he said this, Liu Dong understood that Lin Ling missed him!
Speaking of which, he is really unqualified as a boyfriend. Whether it is Wang Qiang, Lin Ling, Yan Qingqing, Ivanka Trump and other women he has already possessed, he does not have much time to spend with them.
around!
"I hope I can make up for it in the future!"
Thinking of this, Liu Dong agreed, "Okay, then you can handle the matter at hand and I will pick you up then!"
"Great, then I'll pack my luggage first!"
Later, listening to the blind tone on the phone, Liu Dong couldn't help but smile bitterly. His temper was quite impatient, but Liu Dong was quite happy that Lin Ling could come over. At least he didn't have to guard the empty room alone! (To be continued...