Late at night, Chu Huan and his party arrived here by car, because the Ford Motor Company's shareholder meeting will be held here tomorrow, so as the most luxurious Hilton hotel in the city, many Ford Motor shareholders are staying here.
Just when Chu Huan walked into the hotel lobby, a middle-aged white man walked towards him.
"Dr. Chu, welcome to Dearborn!"
The other party's enthusiastic look made Chu Huan think that she should know him, and the two parties should be good friends.
But in fact, Chu Huan has never met the other party at all.
"This is Davis, the general manager of fo Securities!"
It doesn’t matter if you don’t know Chu Huan, just know George Roberts next to you.
David Maxwell, Jerry Kohlberg and others wanted to stay in New York and continue to complete Chu Huan's plan, so this time following Chu Huan to Dearborn were KKR's George Roberts and NAA's Jiang Zishan.
people.
Even Cao Yunshang stayed in New York.
"Hello, Manager Davis!" Chu Huan shook hands with the other party politely and exchanged greetings!
"Director Chu, we at fo Securities have some ideas about Ford Motor's shares, and we very much hope to discuss them with you, Director Chu, as soon as possible!"
"This star really wants to retire"
Davis preached eagerly.
David Maxwell's interview on TV this afternoon has already been circulated. When David Maxwell revealed Ford Motor's losses, everyone understood that even with the acquisition of North American Aku,
When the market opens tomorrow, Ford Motor's stock price will be at least halved.
Therefore, the first to react, or the first to be unable to accept such losses, must be those securities companies.
Davis of fo Securities is the most vivid representative among them.
Chu Huan looked at the time and said with a smile, "I'm very sorry. We just arrived in Dearborn and didn't have a good rest on the way. Now we just want to have a good rest."
"Director Chu, it won't take us long, believe me!" Davis said quickly.
Seeing this, Chu Huan could only smile and said, "Okay, but the result may not make Davis so happy!"
It doesn't matter whether you are happy or not, the most important thing is to sell your Ford shares as soon as possible, otherwise, it will really be over.
The two came to the hotel's cafe and sat down separately.
"Director Chu, we know that you are currently acquiring shares in Ford Motor Company, and we also know that Director Chu loves Ford Motor Company, so we, fo Securities, after discussion, are very willing to sell you our shares in Ford Motor Company!"
Davis couldn't wait to preach as soon as Chu Huan sat down.
Where Chu Huan leaned, he asked noncommittally, "I wonder what price fo is going to charge?"
Davis hurriedly said, "It's US$175 per share. As long as Chu agrees, I can sign a contract with Chu on behalf of fo right now!"
"Sorry, I have other things to do, so I'm leaving first!" Chu Huan stood up and prepared to leave.
Ford's stock price closed at $18 per share on Friday. Now, when fo knows that Ford is likely to fall below $1 per share when the market opens on Monday, it is still asking for $175 per share. It's simply
They are treating people as fools!
"Wait a minute, wait a minute, wait a minute!" Davis stood up quickly and stopped Chu Huan, with an anxious look on his face.
"Director Chu, if you are not satisfied with the price, we can discuss it. You have to believe that we are here with great sincerity this time!"
Chu Huan looked at Davis who was standing in front of him and said calmly, "The price is $1 per share. I can charge you as much as your company has. If it exceeds this price, I'm sorry!"
"What?" Davis didn't expect that Chu Huan would directly overwhelm the price of US$1 per share, and hurriedly said, "Director Chu, this price is absolutely impossible. I believe you also need our fo at Ford Motor."
Stocks, otherwise you won’t be able to defeat the Ford family at the shareholders’ meeting!”
Why is it that both the Ford family and Hyundai Group's Zheng Zhouyong are sure that Chu Huan's attack on Ford this time will be a sure defeat.
Because both sides have different starting points!
At the beginning, the Ford family had 40% of the decision-making power of Ford Motor Company, while Chu Huan had 0%. Even now, Chu Huan has 25% of Ford Motor Co.'s equity, but in fact, for the entire Ford Motor Company, it still has 0%.
It's just 15 voting rights, which is still far behind the Ford family.
At this time, Davis of FO Securities actually had the same idea. It is certain that Ford Motor's stock price has been shattered, but as long as Chu Huan wants to have a say in Ford Motor, he must ensure that he has more Ford Motor Co., Ltd.
Automobile stock shares.
This is why Davis dared to ask Chu Huan for $175 per share!
Chu Huan smiled and said, "Although I really want to get a Ford car, it doesn't mean that I want to take advantage of it. As far as I know, Ford Motor's stock is a very important asset of Fo Securities. If Fo's Ford Motor stock falls seriously
If so, it is very likely to cause a devastating blow to the entire fo!"
Different people have different problems.
fo Securities As one of the important shareholders of Ford Motor, Chu Huan naturally knew something about this securities company.
fo Securities is not a large securities company, but a securities company located in Detroit. It focuses more on Detroit industrial stocks, and the most important one is the shares of Ford Motor.
If Ford Motor's stock price is broken, the stock falls into the hands of Fo Securities, and no one will take over.
As Chu Huan said, fo is likely to face the possibility of bankruptcy.
"Since Manager Davis is so confident, let's wait and see. Sorry, I still have things to do!" After saying this, Chu Huan turned sideways and tried to bypass Davis.
"$12 per share is our bottom line. If you can accept it, Chu, we can sign the contract now!"
Davis said through gritted teeth.
Chu Huan shook his head and said, "No more than 11 US dollars, even one cent more is impossible!"
"Can!"
Davis actually didn't have any choice. At this time, the only people in North America who could take over Ford cars were Chu Huan or the Ford family. It's not like Davis hadn't gone to see anyone from the Ford family today, but William Ford, who was responsible for receiving him, had a very demanding attitude.
Much better than Chu Huan.
But William Ford just kept himself calm, saying that the temporary stock price of Ford Motor Co., Ltd. did not mean anything and that the stock price of Ford Motor Co., Ltd. would definitely rise in the future.
The Ford family and its great business can wait, but Davis cannot wait. The shares of Ford Motors held by their securities company are mortgaged by the bank. As long as there is an insolvency situation, the bank will definitely mercilessly sell Ford Motors.
If their shares are sold, their losses will only be greater!
Jiang Zishan signed a stock trading contract with fo Securities on behalf of North American Jiaku.
It only takes about ten minutes.
Chu Huan came to the hotel elevator at this time. The elevator opened. Zheng Shiyong and Zheng Mengxian's uncle and nephew were in the elevator and saw Chu Huan outside.
Zheng Shiyong and Zheng Mengxian's two uncles and nephews have not seen Chu Huan in person, but they have seen Chu Huan's photos. Although the image is still very similar, at this time and in this place, they saw a person with so many people around him.
Asian men, they can already be sure that the person in front of them is Chu Huan.
Sparks instantly burst out of the eyes of the two uncles and nephews, but it was obvious that they were deliberately suppressing the anger in their hearts.
"Chu Huan, let's have a good chat, shall we?"
Even though Zheng Shiyong was trying hard to suppress his anger, the words he spoke at this time still seemed very stiff.
Although Chu Huan has never seen this pair of uncle and nephew, Chu Huan has seen their photos before. As for the photos, they were naturally taken by Ma Jizu's people. Chu Huan has always attached great importance to his enemies.
"there is no time!"
Even if Chu Huan recognized them, he had no intention of talking to them. Chu Huan was not prepared to have any conversation with the Zheng family until the Ford car matter was resolved.
Chu Huan didn't want to talk to them, but they had to talk to Chu Huan.
They had already sent the video of David Maxwell's interview on TV today back to South Korea, but they had not arrived in South Korea at this time. The two had to select the key points of David Maxwell's speech to Zheng Zhouyong on the phone.
After Zheng Zhouyong knew what happened, all the good mood he had accumulated in the past few days disappeared. He almost got into the phone line and teleported to Michigan to find Chu Huan for a real-person PK.
But Zheng Zhouyong also knew that this was impossible, so he gave Zheng Shiyong and Zheng Mengxian a death order. Before the start of the Ford Motor Shareholders Meeting, they must meet Chu Huan and have a good chat with Chu Huan on the phone.
, he wants Chu Huan to know that he, Zheng Zhouyong, is so easy to bully!
But now Chu Huan has no intention of giving them this time.
Seeing Chu Huan preparing to leave without even talking, Zheng Shiyong immediately said, "Don't you really want the South Korean market?"
Chu Huan had already entered the elevator and said with a smile, "I think your president will personally deliver it to me after tomorrow for the South Korean market!"
After finishing speaking, Chu Huan looked at the elevator button and said, "I'm going upstairs to rest now. Do you want to go back to your own floor or go out?"
It is naturally impossible for Zheng Shiyong and Zheng Mongxian to leave. They have not completed the tasks assigned by Zheng Zhouyong.
"Chu Huan, if you want to regain the South Korean market, you must have a phone call with our president today, otherwise, I guarantee that your Jiaku system will lose the South Korean market forever!"
Zheng Shiyong wanted to show his strength.
Chu Huan looked at his appearance, smiled softly, and asked Qin Peng and others to press the button on the top floor.
In the elevator, Zheng Shiyong and Zheng Mengxian did not press the floor they were on. Instead, they continued to analyze the current situation with Chu Huan in the elevator.
"Chu Huan, the South Korean market is one of the most important markets in Asia. Are you really willing to give up the South Korean market?" Zheng Mengxian stood there and preached with some urgency.
"The South Korean market is indeed very important, but just as Hyundai Group thought before, you can not live without the Xiangjiang market, but I cannot live without the South Korean market. The current situation is that I can give up the South Korean market, but you Hyundai Group can give up
The car market?”
Any negotiation ultimately boils down to the needs of both parties. Whoever has more urgent needs will be at a disadvantage.
Prior to this, Hyundai Group and Chu Huan's Jiaku Department Store did not have such a strong need for the Xiangjiang market, while Chu Huan's Jiaku Department Store already had the South Korean market and was targeted, so Chu Huan's side was more
The demand side.
It's different now.
David Maxwell's interview almost fast-forwarded Chu Huan's acquisition of Ford Motor shares to the point where it is about to end.
Judging from the current situation, regardless of whether Chu Huan is able to acquire Ford Motors in the end, the cooperation between Ford Motors and Hyundai Motors will inevitably lead to a situation that Hyundai Motors cannot control.
For Hyundai Motor and Hyundai Group, the Zheng family must have a direct interview with Chu Huan at this time!
Chu Huan, who had the upper hand at this time, naturally could not let go of the Zheng family so easily, so no matter what Zheng Shiyong and Zheng Mengxian said, Chu Huan did not agree to their telephone conference with Zheng Zhouyong.
The two of them even followed Chu Huan to the door of the room where Chu Huan was.
But here stood a white man wearing a black suit.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "Hello, Mr. Chu, I am Daniel Ford from the Ford family. Now our Ford family very sincerely invites you to visit the Ford Manor!"
Daniel Ford is a descendant of the Ford family, but he is still a member of the Ford family anyway.
This was the first time Chu Huan met members of the Ford family after acquiring shares in Ford Motor Company.
When Zheng Shiyong and Zheng Mengxian saw that even members of the Ford family had arrived, the expressions on their faces became increasingly ugly. The appearance of the Ford family at this time actually showed the Ford family's intentions.
They may also have more in-depth and complicated negotiations with Chu Huan, but Hyundai Motor will definitely become one of the most important bargaining chips, and it may also be sacrificed by the Ford family.
Thinking of the possible consequences, the two of them couldn't help but start sweating nervously.
"I just got off the plane. If anyone from the Ford family wants to see me, they can come to the hotel and I won't bother!"
Chu Huan did not agree to go to Ford Manor. Now his side has begun to take advantage, but in fact the advantage is not that obvious, so Chu Huan needs to gain more psychological advantages.
Daniel Ford's expression changed slightly. He didn't expect that he would invite Chu Huan in person, but Chu Huan actually took the initiative to do so.
"Mr. Chu, we admit that David's interview this afternoon gave your side a slight advantage, but until the end of the matter, we still don't know who will win and who will lose!"
Chu Huan glanced at Daniel Ford indifferently and said calmly, "Your status in the Ford family is not enough to say these things to me!"
After saying that, Chu Huan signaled Jiang Zishan with his eyes. Jiang Zishan understood and took out a brown paper bag from his briefcase and handed it to Daniel Ford!
"Send this document to Ford II. If he comes back from Switzerland now, I think someone from your Ford family will definitely come to the hotel by then!"
After saying that, Chu Huan walked directly into the room.
Standing at the door, Zheng Shiyong and Zheng Mongxian looked hopefully at the brown paper bag in Daniel Ford's hand, hoping to know the contents inside.
But it was obvious that Daniel Ford did not hear their voices and left directly with a slightly gloomy expression.
Seeing Chu Huan closing the door and the bodyguards standing at the door, Zheng Shiyong and Zheng Mengxian looked at each other and left immediately. They wanted to return to their rooms and tell Zheng Zhouyong what had just happened.
Zheng Zhouyong, who had been waiting for the phone, answered the call as soon as it rang.
Zheng Zhouyong, who is so urgent, has not appeared for a long time.
Before that, Zheng Zhouyong was still thinking about how to get more benefits from Chu Huan, as if everything had been settled.
As a result, just one interview shattered all my previous illusions, and now I am simply extremely passive!
What frightened Zheng Zhouyong the most was that when things came to this point, Zheng Zhouyong discovered an important problem.
During the development of this matter, Hyundai Group's thoughts and my own thoughts actually had no impact on Chu Huan or the Ford family.
I am just a pawn in the game between them, and I am a pawn that can be given up at any time!
This was a deep feeling of powerlessness, which made Zheng Zhouyong even breathless during these few hours.
"How is the situation? Is Chu Huan in your room?"
After picking up the phone, Zheng Zhouyong asked immediately.
Zheng Shiyong, who was holding the phone, looked a little embarrassed and said, "Chu Huan does not agree to the conversation with you, and"
Without any nonsense, Zheng Shiyong recounted the conversation he had just had with Chu Huan, the appearance of Daniel Ford, and the information Chu Huan gave to Daniel Ford.
After Zheng Zhouyong finished listening, veins appeared in his right hand holding the phone.
Nowadays, the relationship between the two parties has completely changed. Although I don’t know what the information in the brown paper bag that Chu Huan handed to Daniel Ford is, Chu Huan’s such a determined attitude shows that this bag of information must be
is very important.
Any information you don't know now may lead the whole thing to a situation that is even more unfavorable to you.
"Give the phone to Mengxian!"
Zheng Zhouyong held the phone and preached coldly.
Zheng Shiyong did not dare to disobey Zheng Zhouyong's order at this moment, and quickly handed the phone in his hand to Zheng Mengxian.
"You should contact Bill Ford immediately. We want to know the Ford family's specific views on this matter!"
This is the only thing Zheng Zhouyong can do. Now, the whole thing is no longer under his control.
Zheng Mengxian also knew the seriousness of the matter and hurriedly said, "Okay!"
Daniel Ford drove back to Ford Manor.
Ford II has not yet returned from Switzerland, so William Ford is still in charge of this matter at this time.
At this moment, William Ford's expression was so sinister that he could shed tears. This afternoon, David Maxwell pointed out Ford's losses due to Continental. Although he did not identify himself as the person responsible for this matter, he knew about it.
Everyone knows that they are responsible.
Originally, Ford's board of directors had been discussing the matter of clearing itself out of Ford's management, and now that this incident has occurred, William Ford seems to have seen what he will look like after leaving Ford.
"Where is Chu Huan?"
Seeing Daniel Ford coming back alone, William Ford asked in a deep voice.
Daniel Ford said awkwardly, "Chu Huan didn't come over. He meant for the eldest brother to go see him in person!"
Daniel Ford is Ford II's cousin.
Too arrogant!
Bill Ford snorted in his heart. His father had publicly announced that he was going to Switzerland, and now Chu Huan actually asked his father to see him in person. This was to let everyone see that Chu Huan was returning the favor in his own way.
Treat the person's body.
If this is the case, the Ford family will lose all face!
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "Second uncle, not only can my father not be able to see Chu Huan, but if possible, he will not be able to appear at tomorrow's shareholders' meeting!"
Bill Ford spoke up.
Although Ford II has rushed back from Switzerland, Bill Ford still does not want his father to appear at Ford Motor's shareholder meeting tomorrow.
What a slap in the face!
William Ford sighed and said, "I can't do it until I come back!"
Today, during David Maxwell's exclusive interview on TV, William Ford also informed Ford II via phone, and Ford II immediately understood the seriousness of the matter.
But there were no flights back to North America from Switzerland at that time. In order to be able to come back as soon as possible, Ford II contacted a private jet to come back.
The seriousness of this matter can be seen from Ford II's attitude when he returned to North America.
If Ford II is not present at tomorrow's shareholders' meeting, Chu Huan will definitely be able to enter the board of directors and get slapped in the face, and this is the best solution.
As soon as the North American stock market opens tomorrow, Ford Motor's stock price will definitely be shattered, and there will definitely be a sell-off of Ford Motor's stock. If Chu Huan really has enough funds to support it, then Chu Huan will
will continue to take over Ford Motor's shares.
On the other hand, Chu Huan's voice is definitely becoming more and more important. If coupled with those shareholders who have been dissatisfied with the Ford family's B-share policy, Ford Motor may really change owners!
This is the worst possible outcome!
The Ford family will never allow this to happen!
So Ford II must return to Michigan tonight.
When they left before, they didn't believe that Chu Huan had the ability to cause fundamental harm to Ford Motor Company. Now when they came back, they found that their previous ideas were no longer in line with the current actual situation.
Bill Ford's expression also became gloomy. He never thought that the Ford family would one day be forced to this point by a rich man from Hong Kong!
Let your father act like a slap in the face.
"What do the shareholders who chose to side with us say?"
Bill Ford asked William Ford.
The key point of all problems now is actually the equity distribution of Ford Motor. If the shareholders who previously stood on their side still choose to be on the same side with them, then the situation will not be the most dangerous.
How could William Ford not know this? He said in a deep voice, "I have contacted those shareholders before, but now their attitude"
Previously, these shareholders had a very firm attitude in supporting the Ford family.
But now the attitude has begun to become ambiguous.
On the surface, they still expressed their support, but in terms of tone, they have already adopted a deliberation attitude, and some people have even begun to negotiate terms.
The reality is such that the unbreakable fortress that the Ford family has built over decades is now beginning to crack.
While the two uncles and nephews were discussing countermeasures, a servant from the family came over and said that they had a call for Bill Ford.
"Who is it?" Bill Ford was very confused that someone was looking for him at this point.
The servant said, "The other party said that he is Zheng Mongxian from Hyundai Group!"
When he heard that it was Zheng Mongxian, Bill Ford showed a disgusted expression. The source of everything was because of Hyundai Group. If it weren't for Hyundai Group, things would not have developed to this point.
"It's better to answer the call. Our family has not lost at this time and we cannot let our partners panic." William Ford said in a deep voice.
Bill Ford had no choice but to nod and asked at the same time.
"What if the other party asks about our attitude towards Chu Huan? How should I answer?"
"Let's just say that our Ford family is always extremely sincere towards our partners. Chu Huan's problem is just a minor issue and will not affect our cooperation between Ford Motor and Hyundai Motor!"
William Ford's indifferent sermons.
Bill Ford nodded. They knew that this answer was just a superficial answer, but as long as it could frighten their partners, it would be fine.
After Bill Ford left, William Ford opened the brown paper bag that Daniel Ford had brought back.
When he saw the above content, his face turned from gloomy to pale, just like his expression when he saw David Maxwell's interview before.
William Ford, who was swaying, hurried to the phone and dialed the number of Ford II's special plane
"Tonight, I think you don't need to think about rest. If my prediction is correct, the Ford family will be here in a while!"
In Chu Huan's private room at the Hilton Hotel, Chu Huan smiled and preached to Jiang Zishan and George Roberts in the living room.
Because Jiang Zishan and George Roberts knew Chu Huan's plan, they naturally understood that what Chu Huan said was correct.
Especially when George Roberts looked at Chu Huan, his expression was very complicated, but his main expression was still admiration.
Ever since the Ford family began to exercise B-share policy in Ford Motor, Ford Motor has been known as the most difficult fortress to conquer in North America.
But now, Chu Huan is very likely to break this fortress. If it weren't for Chu Huan's identity as a Chinese, at that moment, George Roberts would even think that Chu Huan could really win the Ford Motor Company in the end.
Three people, a bottle of whiskey, a few drinks and side dishes, just chatting and waiting for the fish to bite.
When it was getting light, someone knocked on Chu Huan's door.
Jiang Zishan went to open the door. Two brothers, Ford II and William Ford, stood at the door.