Chapter 332 Take advantage of his illness and kill him.
Peak of Victoria Peak, Lingxiao Pavilion Mansion
"Welcome, your arrival has made this place full of glory, oh! Mr. Murdoch's female companion is so beautiful."
"Thank you for your invitation, Boss King. I have been looking for an opportunity to get to know you for a long time. I would like to introduce to you my female companion, the very smart and considerate Miss Deng Wendi. She is also of Chinese descent."
"Hahaha, Miss Deng Wendi is really radiant. It's a pleasure to meet you. I've been looking forward to meeting you."
Wang Yaocheng chatted with Mr. Murdoch for a moment and introduced his wife considerately: "I am honored to introduce to you my wife, Si Wanru, the executive director of the China Nursery Charity Foundation. She is a very caring lady."
In the upper class societies of Europe and the United States, charity funds are synonymous with high-end atmosphere and can easily be recognized on various occasions.
Compared with the aristocratic polo sport, which is relatively expensive and has extremely high thresholds, it is still limited to the scope of personal enjoyment. Charity funds spread universal and loving values, and their style and class are even higher.
The elegant hostess Si Wanru was wearing a custom-made deep purple evening gown by Givenchy. Her delicate skin shone under the light. Her slender neck was dotted with crystal diamond necklaces, making her look noble and elegant.
"It's an honor to meet you, madam. You are so beautiful tonight that your diamond necklace has lost its brilliance."
"Thank you! Mr. Murdoch."
This party at Victoria Peak is the top celebrity gathering in Hong Kong.
The stars shine and celebrities gather.
The tall and slender Miss Wendi Deng performed equally well in a well-fitting starlight dress. She spoke fluent English and was able to maneuver among the big shots like a fish in water.
Wang Yaocheng could only sigh secretly;
It's better to meet than to hear about him. He is indeed a very powerful character, as if he was born just for parties.
Without showing any signs of his appearance, he smiled and said to Miss Wendi Deng, "I'm sorry, we over-energetic men need to say goodbye and find a place to talk about topics that you are not interested in. Can we have a drink by the way?"
"Of course, just remember to return Murdoch to me. I found that there are many beautiful women here who are very interested in him, so I have to keep a close eye on this very charming old man."
Miss Wendi Deng's eyebrows were full of charm, she spoke in an angry tone, and she looked at Murdoch with all her thoughts. The provocative Murdoch beamed with joy, "I only belong to you, my dear."
"Then I don't worry, I can only allow the boss king to borrow you for a short while."
"Okay, we'll just have a small drink."
Watching the two of them interacting intimately, showing off their deep affection with an age gap spanning 39 years, Wang Yaocheng, who was standing aside and polite, couldn't help but feel chills;
Murdoch is a short old man wearing glasses, with wrinkles on his face and gray hair. He doesn't look very attractive from any angle.
Well, everyone has different tastes, just do what you like.
quiet room
A wisp of fresh ambergris lingers lightly in the room, bringing a refreshing and wonderful feeling.
Rupert Murdoch and Wang Yaocheng sat down respectively, and there was also their old friend Mr. Merck. The three of them sat down and chatted leisurely, enjoying a moment that belonged exclusively to men.
"To be honest, I really like your Chinese-style mansion, especially the beautiful view overlooking the entire Hong Kong and Victoria Bay. It is really unforgettable."
Murdoch nodded and strengthened his tone; "Yes, the architectural language that contains the national heritage has longer vitality. I seem to be able to see the accumulation of ancient Chinese civilization. This makes me very touched. The rich culture always
Fascinating.”
Wang Yaocheng smiled and said, "The morning here is more charming, so I invite you and Mr. Merck to stay here."
"Thanks!"
Taking a sip of sparkling champagne, Mr. MSD said;
"Only when you come to Asia, you will find that there are endless business opportunities. Now Cathay Pacific's trans-Pacific flights are full. I think we should add new planes."
"Indeed, Cathay Pacific and Boeing are negotiating a large contract to introduce 22 new passenger aircraft, 12 of which are wide-body 747 long-range passenger aircraft for European and American transcontinental routes."
"Boss King, your business is doing very well."
"Thanks for the compliment, I'm just lucky."
Murdoch and Mr. Merck of Goldman Sachs looked at each other and smiled. Such words can only deceive children.
"Samsung Group intends to sell its subsidiaries and is currently looking for potential takeovers among European and American buyers. Several of my clients are very interested in this, but their quotations... Hehe, Samsung Group cannot accept it."
Mr. Merck shrugged helplessly; "From my point of view, the price is indeed too high, and the possibility of a transaction is unlikely."
As a senior partner of Goldman Sachs, in addition to administrative work, Mr. Merck will also use his top connections to personally broker some large cross-border transactions and IPOs of large listed companies, earning huge returns.
Gatherings of high society are a very good place to discuss business.
“What type of business?”
"Oh, there are three assets in total.
one;
Samsung Airlines' civilian assets include a total of 17 aircraft fleets, domestic and international routes, a 12% stake in Seoul Airport and some office facilities, maintenance facilities, etc.
Second;
There is also the fixed assets portion of Samsung C&T, including 27 buildings in Seoul and surrounding cities, some fixed assets in Fuso, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand, as well as 87% of the equity of the Royal Port of Malaysia.
Let me explain something here;
Except for Samsung C&T’s architectural design and construction team, Samsung C&T has built the world’s tallest buildings, the Kuala Lumpur Twin Towers, and the upcoming Formosa 101 Tower. It is a world-class architectural design and construction team.
third;
The Shilla Hotel shares were sold as a whole, and it owns 13 Shilla hotels with four stars or above across Bangzi Country."
"oh!"
Murdoch said lightly and said nothing further. It was obvious that he was not interested in these assets.
His businesses mainly include newspapers, publishing houses and television media, including 20th Century Fox, Fox TV, the fourth largest television news network in the United States, the Boston Herald, the British Times, the Sun, and Sky Satellite TV
etc.
In addition, he is involved in the oil industry, has close ties with the Texas consortium, and is also a staunch supporter of the Bush family.
Wang Yaocheng and Rupert Murdoch are very compatible in this regard. Both parties have the same political leanings, the same interests, and strong ties, making it easy for them to come together.
The most important thing is;
Mr. Murdoch is a standard businessman who puts profit first, downplays ideological disputes, and has always maintained a friendly attitude towards China.
This is what the Western media criticizes the most, and what Wang Yaocheng appreciates the most. It is the best choice for cooperation with media tycoons.
As for Mr. Murdoch's Chinese-American girlfriend, Miss Wendi Deng, she can only be the icing on the cake of the friendship between the two multinational consortiums and does not constitute a decisive factor.
"Boss King, will you be moved?
Mr. Merck stared at Wang Yaocheng. The reason for such a detailed explanation was that he knew that this little fox had a lot of money and would definitely be interested in these assets.
Don't say why?
This comes from the intuition of an experienced investor, which is very effective and accurate. It is also supported by Goldman Sachs' internal investigation report and is based on rich information sources and rigorous data analysis.
Precision marketing.
This is the basic skill of a large international investment bank, collecting information and data, and understanding customer needs.
Only then can we provide the best corporate M&A services in a targeted manner, instead of wandering around like a headless fly, bumping into things randomly, hitting here and there with a hammer, which is too unprofessional.
Which company does Atlantic Business Machines need to acquire for its next development?
Cisco is transforming into a full network equipment solution provider. What weapons are still missing in the product library? What patented products are missing? What piece of the puzzle is missing? The target of intended mergers and acquisitions is obvious.
This is the foundation of an international investment bank. It knows what its important customers need?
The companies under the Wang Consortium are now important customers of Goldman Sachs. Whether it is Cisco's crazy corporate mergers and acquisitions or the successive listings of its network high-tech companies, they have brought huge financial resources and strengthened their relationship.
"What is the price quoted by the American partner?"
"Three parts of the assets are packaged. According to the current market conditions, the liabilities are eliminated. The real value is about 3.3 billion US dollars. These greedy companies quoted 750 to 900 million US dollars, and the highest price was 1.26 billion US dollars. The two parties can't reach an agreement at all. They have already negotiated
It collapsed."
Mr. Merck doesn't mind revealing the broken negotiations to his friends. Maybe the east is not bright and the west is bright, and a big business can be done.
"You're taking advantage of the situation! It's so cruel." Wang Yaocheng smacked his lips and took a breath of air.
The current value of these assets is 3.3 billion U.S. dollars. Before the financial crisis, it had at least doubled. If the current market price drops by 70%, it will simply cost lives!
When it comes to mergers and acquisitions, these Americans are the most ruthless. They really kill people without blood, and they are engaged in overlord business.
"Okay, this is business." Mr. Merck didn't sympathize with Han Bangzi at all.
"Then why are you looking for me?"
"because……"
Mr. Merck looked at his old friend Murdoch and smiled happily; "Hahaha... because they have their sights on a big target, Samsung Electronics."
"Wow!" Wang Yaocheng couldn't help but cursed.
These bastards even took advantage of themselves. The wave of price-cutting competition launched by Green Group all over the world severely hit Samsung Electronics' Home Appliances Division, causing it to lose its blood transfusion function.
How important is Samsung Electronics in the Samsung Group?
From the data of previous years;
Samsung Electronics alone accounts for more than half of the entire Samsung Group's sales and more than 60% of its profits. It is the uncompromising white jade pillar of the Samsung Group and the purple golden beam that supports the sea.
Acquiring Samsung Electronics is tantamount to digging into the roots and heart of the Samsung Group!
Especially now, the Wang Consortium has spent huge amounts of money to fight a price war with the other party, leaving the other party half disabled. Are these American guys rushing in to take advantage of it? Aren't they a little too unscrupulous?
"They know that I have a good relationship with you, so..." Mr. Merck did not hide it; "This time, several companies are preparing to swallow up Samsung Electronics. Let me bring the sincerity of cooperation and join... You can get satisfactory remuneration.
.”
"They are fueling the Yellow Peril theory on the Internet, right?"
"You are very smart, but I didn't express my opinion."
"Hmph!" Wang Yaocheng snorted coldly with an unkind expression; "I know there are the Cleveland Consortium and the Mellon Consortium, but who else is there?"
"The Rockefeller Group."
Wang Yaocheng was secretly alarmed. Even if the two latter companies were tied together, they would not be able to match the Rockefeller Foundation. Its influence in the political and financial circles was too great to resist.
Everyone knows the current situation. These American consortiums want to eat meat, but they cannot leave the help of the Wang Consortium, otherwise they will break up and the whole thing will be over.
The head-to-head price war launched by Green Group on a global scale left Samsung Group and LG Group struggling to cope. At the same time, they lost their only hematopoietic function under the baptism of the financial crisis.
Take advantage of his illness and kill him.
Several American consortiums saw the advantage, but they had to play the game with the Wang consortium. They were already in the game, and without them it would be impossible to play the game.
Otherwise, as soon as the noose around Gli Group's price competition is loosened, the Korean-owned chaebols will immediately be relieved, and they will not be able to gain access to their core businesses.