Chapter 263 Cooperation with the California Consortium
At three o'clock in the afternoon, Li Guangyu greeted Bank of America President Nick Chiannini outside the hotel to see if the California consortium had the same purpose as the Texas consortium this time.
Americans' sense of time is really not that strong. When is the time, it will not come early, nor will it come after a long delay.
After getting off the bus, Nick Chiannini said to Li Guangyu: "Hello, Mr. Li, nice to meet you."
After Peng Xiaoli's introduction, Li Guangyu knew that the person in front of him was the current helmsman of the California consortium, Bank of America President Nick Chiannini.
Li Guangyu said: "Mr. Chiannini, I am the same, please come inside."
Under the leadership of Peng Xiaoli, Li Guangyu and Nick Chiannini arrived at the reserved private room.
After Li Guangyu sat down with Nick Chiannini, he said to him: "Mr. Chiannini, what kind of coffee do you drink?"
Nick Chiannini replied: "Mr. Li, I know you all in the East like to drink tea. I won't drink coffee today. I think Mr. Li must have good tea. Let's taste the taste of Oriental tea today."
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After Li Guangyu asked Gan Qin to make a pot of tea, he said to him: "Mr. Chiannini, I am honored that you specially made an appointment with me this time, but I can't think of anything else that the California consortium can do to Li.
The Group can help.”
Nick Chiannini said: "Mr. Li, I just came today to get to know you as a young talent. Your development history has been studied by countless families and consortiums. Your achievements in just a few years are legendary.
At the same time, all your U.S. corporate headquarters are in California, and some of our families and groups in California hope to maintain friendly relations with you."
Li Guangyu didn't know what the California consortium had in mind. If it was just a friendly and cooperative relationship, Li Guangyu would naturally welcome it. If the California consortium wanted to interfere with his group, Li Guangyu would have to be careful.
Li Guangyu said: "Mr. Chiannini can maintain friendly cooperation with some groups in California, which is what our Li Group hopes. This can also promote the development of our Li Group in California."
At this time Gan Qin brought the brewed tea in and poured it for Li Guangyu and Nick Chiannini respectively.
Li Guangyu said: "Mr. Chiannini, this tea is the Wuyishan Dahongpao I purchased from the mainland. It is one of the top teas in the mainland. Try some and see if you like it."
Nick Chiannini knew that Li Guangyu was guarding against himself and the California consortium, fearing that the California consortium would try to control his company.
Then he said to Li Guangyu: "Mr. Li, I know that you are very wary of our major families and consortiums in the United States. I think your worries are too much. For example, our California consortium just hopes to make friends with you. No
Anyone who wants to annex your group, and besides, your group is developing well and cannot be taken over casually, so you don’t have to worry too much.”
Li Guangyu does not believe that these consortiums in the United States are kind-hearted people. If they can eat up the Li Group in one go, they will definitely not be merciful. The consortium headed by Morgan is not merciless when it comes to acquiring other companies. In many cases, it will be carried out
Hostile mergers and acquisitions are also the reason why Li Guangyu is reluctant to list his group.
It is too easy for these giants on Wall Street to attack the Lee Group in the stock market, and behind these giants are American family consortiums that control them.
Li Guangyu said: "Mr. Chiannini, compared with you, our Li Group is like a child and a giant. We have to act cautiously. Of course, it would be an honor for me, Li Guangyu, to be friends with the California Consortium."
Nick Chiannini said: "Mr. Li, you don't have to worry too much about our California consortium. I come here this time sincerely hoping to become friends with you. I also know that you are not very fond of our California consortium."
Understand that we will not invite you to join our California consortium immediately. We can cooperate first to let you feel the sincerity of our California consortium. The door of our California consortium is open to you at any time, and you can slowly understand it before making a decision.
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Nick Chiannini did not hope that Li Guangyu would join his side like the Texas consortium did. He hoped that the California consortium would help the development of the Li Group in the United States and bring the distance between the Li Group and the California consortium closer, even if Li Guangyu eventually
If the group develops into an independent consortium, it can also be a powerful ally of the California consortium. If it does not develop into a consortium, the California consortium is Li Guangyu's best choice.
Nick Chiannini also hopes to develop his business in Asia. The current situation of California consortium companies in Asia is not very ideal. In Japan, under attack from the six major Japanese consortiums, the California consortium has not stood firm.
As for the heel, in the Baodao and Xiangjiang areas, Citigroup has an even greater advantage. Why did the California conglomerate begin to rise after World War II? In these two areas, Citigroup began to enter during World War II.
In recent years, the Lee Group's influence in these regions and Southeast Asia has increased dramatically, and Nick Chiannini does not want to miss the opportunity to rely on Li Guangyu to enter the California consortium's companies into these markets.
Li Guangyu himself listened to Nick Chiannini's words and put down his worries. If he just cooperates, it will be beneficial to both parties. Li Guangyu's development in the United States, with the assistance of the California consortium,
There are some issues that you don’t have to worry too much about.
Li Guangyu said: "Mr. Chiannini, I wonder what you think about the cooperation between our two families?"
Nick Chiannini said: "Mr. Li, don't worry, our cooperation must be mutually beneficial. Our California consortium will assist your Li Group in the development of the United States, and we hope that your Li Group can assist some of the companies under our California consortium.
Development in Asia.”
Li Guangyu had no objection to this. Li Guangyu said: "Mr. Chiannini, if this is the case, I think the cooperation between the Li Group and the California Consortium will be very pleasant. Our Li Group also hopes to reach such an agreement with you."
cooperate."
Nick Chiannini said with a smile: "Mr. Li, our cooperation will definitely promote the development of both parties and will never harm our own interests. At the same time, you also know that Merrill Lynch Group is also a group under our umbrella.
When investing, I also hope that Tianyu Investment can cooperate more with Merrill Lynch."
Li Guangyu immediately agreed to Nick Chiannini's request. Anyway, it is impossible for these companies to allow Li Guangyu's company to invest. With the entry of the California consortium, if Goldman Sachs is involved, the listing of these companies will definitely be very beneficial.
Li Guangyu discussed in the private room for more than two hours, discussing the framework and general direction of the cooperation between the California consortium and the Li Group.
After seeing Nick Chiannini away, Li Guangyu said to Peng Xiaoli: "You will discuss the specific details of our future cooperation with the California consortium. Since the California consortium intends to win over us this time, it is not appropriate in some aspects.
It will make us suffer."
Peng Xiaoli said happily: "Okay Li Sheng, I will ensure that the interests of the group are not harmed during the negotiation."