If Li Dong did not want to lose the controlling stake in Weibo, he had to prepare about 10 billion yuan.
Li Dong was 100% unable to come up with nearly 20 billion in funds.
Faraway Group could not come up with it either.
Therefore, the only way was to exchange Weibo shares, which was the easiest for the investment banks to agree to.
If you were to buy it with money, they might not agree.
After all, according to the current value of Gome, they would not get anything in return if you bought it with money.
The investment banks were not stupid. How could they agree?
Only Weibo, Mall, or even Wantoon could make them agree.
Li Dong was very concerned about Wantoon and Mall. He would not choose to raise funds or sell shares at this time. The biggest possibility was to use Weibo to exchange for other people's consent.
When Li Dong proposed to exchange Weibo shares, everyone somewhat understood his thoughts.
As expected, Li Dong smiled and said, "Since Weibo developed an international version, we should let go of some things.
We have always been in an absolute controlling position, which is why the governments are somewhat resistant.
A person from Hua Xia has such a weapon of public opinion. Who wouldn't consider it?
Of course, in my opinion, it is best for us to add state assets to have absolute controlling stake. It is best not to let foreigners have the controlling stake.
This doesn't matter. The purpose of investment banks is to make money.
We signed an agreement to buy back a portion of the shares before going public. This way, it is enough to maintain our shareholding ratio at more than 30%.
As for the state assets, they can take 20% because of their ability.
If they can't, even 10% is more than enough.
Do you expect all these investment banks to agree?
The possibility is not high. 40%, plus the part that goes public, we don't have to worry too much. "
Although this was reasonable, Yuan Chengdao and the others were still a little reluctant.
Weibo's market was actually much higher than Gome. Otherwise, everyone would not be so sure that the investment banks would be willing to exchange.
Was it really worth it to exchange Weibo shares for Gome shares?
As if seeing everyone's thoughts, Li Dong smiled faintly and said, "Everyone, you have to understand that Weibo is actually a big pie.
If the outside world says you are valuable, then you are valuable.
If others say you are worthless, then you are worthless.
Weibo's means of earning money are actually limited, and it's not very helpful to supplement our industry.
Gome was different. If I could take down Gome, what I said at the airport at noon wouldn't be empty talk!
Once it achieves full retail coverage, do you think that such a Gome will be inferior to Weibo?
At that time, Gome won't just be Gome. It will become a supplement to our retail industry and will bring us a lot of added value.
30 billion? 50 billion? Or 100 billion?
All of these were highly probable, or perhaps even more so.
Money was not the most important thing. At this stage, it was a fallacy to still use money to measure the value of the industry.
Even if we really suffer a loss, just from the perspective of replenishing our assets, we will still make a profit. "
No one refuted his words.
Sometimes, if a certain industry could be replenished, even if they knew it would be a loss, they would still do it.
It was just like how Distance was still investing in logistics.
The logistics industry, at least for now, was suffering a huge loss.
They had invested tens of billions of yuan, and the profits were mediocre.
However, how could Far Away not do it?
If Far Away did not do it, there would be no current Far Away Mall, and there would be no current Hua Xia coverage that Li Dong said would be integrated online and offline.
The logistics industry was the hub, so even if it was not profitable, they had to do it.
If they did not do it, the entire industry chain would be missing the most important link, and the core competitiveness would be lacking. Li Dong's cannon would really become an empty cannon.
In fact, everyone understood this logic. Yuan Chengdao exhaled and said after a while, "Since you've made the decision, we have no objections. However, even if we don't use Weibo, we need to prepare at least 10 billion yuan. The bonds can't all be exchanged through Weibo. We have to buy back some of them ourselves. In addition to the 10% that Gome and your side bought, we will need to prepare about 5 billion yuan. The rest will be used to buy the shares of some small shareholders, as well as the circulating shares in the secondary market. 10 billion yuan … "
Yuan Chengdao thought for a while and said after a while, "Far Away has a lot of work to do now. We need to promote Wan Tong and set up the rural outlets. In addition, Far Away City and logistics also need a lot of investment. The supermarket is still expanding, and the IDC data center is also constantly being built … "
Li Dong interrupted, "I know all of this. I just want to know, can we raise so much money now?"
Yuan Chengdao gritted his teeth and nodded. "We can only solve it through loans! We can't raise 10 billion yuan by ourselves no matter how hard we try. Far Away's current net assets are over 100 billion yuan. In addition, the banks have been slightly more lenient recently. It's not impossible to get a loan of 10 billion yuan. Didn't you say before that if we really can't do it, Dong Yu Real Estate has a lot of land that we can sell to raise funds? "
Li Dong nodded slightly and thought for a while. "Unless it's absolutely necessary, it's better to get a loan now.
Although we have some land, the market is looking up now.
Keeping it in our hands is actually more cost-effective than taking a loan.
No matter how high the interest of the loan is, it can't compare to the increase in land prices.
Also, the existence of these lands will increase the value of our enterprise.
All in all, we'll get a loan if we can. After all, we're a company with 200 billion yuan in assets, and our debt is less than half of it. There's nothing to worry about. "
Everyone smiled bitterly. There's nothing to worry about.
But the key point is that every time you open your mouth and close your mouth, you always say a big plan, and no one is prepared.
It's tens of billions of yuan at every turn. Even if they don't worry, there will still be pressure.
Also, getting the controlling stake of Gome this time might not be smooth sailing.
After all, the Huang family has been in control for many years, and there are still some risks.
If they can't get the controlling stake, even if Li Dong becomes the absolute second shareholder, it won't be of much use.
In a company, the one who has the right to speak is still the major shareholder.
Unless Li Dong can work with some other people to suppress Gome, such as the Euphoria Group or the remaining investment banks …
At that time, Bain failed to get the controlling stake, and in the end, he had to withdraw with hatred. After a few years of operation, even if he didn't lose money and even made some money, it was a huge loss in Bain's eyes.
The annual return of less than 5% is almost a joke for capital institutions like them.
Even if you deposit a fixed deposit in a bank, the annual interest rate for such a large deposit is more than 5%.
At this point, everyone had reached a consensus.
Seeing this, Li Dong continued, "Next, who will go to Hong Kong and go abroad to talk to those institutions that have convertible bonds? In addition, JPMorgan Chase and a few others also need someone to talk to them. Even if I don't go in person, ordinary people can't go either. Which one of you has less work to do recently? "
Although he said that, Li Dong looked at Chen Lang.
As the king of mergers and acquisitions, Chen Lang was the most suitable person for this kind of negotiation.
In addition, Chen Lang was the chairman of the retail group, so it was within the scope of business for him to go.
When Chen Lang saw that Li Dong was looking at him, how could he not know what he meant? He nodded and said, "I'll go, but I can't go alone. It also involves Weibo. As for Weibo, it's not suitable for others to know about the acquisition of Gome. I mean, General Manager Li, you can ask Ms. Shen to accompany me. She has full authority to represent your opinion. What do you think? "
Li Dong frowned slightly, thought for a moment, and said, "I'll ask later. After all, she's now …"
Li Dong did not continue. Shen Qian had been running around during this period of time. This time, she was going to Hong Kong to negotiate with other countries, and he did not know how long it would take.
Perhaps by the end of the year, Shen Qian might not be able to finish the negotiations.
When Shen Qian quit the group, she wanted to separate herself from Far away. It was a little inappropriate for her to go now.
However, Li Dong also thought for a while, and it seemed that there really was no suitable candidate.
Liu Hong had to be in charge of Far Away Technology, and it was not suitable for others to know about this matter.
Moreover, although Weibo was said to belong to the group, it was actually Li Dong's personal.
Li Dong would be the one to decide how and how much to change.
If ordinary people went, they would only be acting as a mouthpiece. It was better for Shen Qian to go. Shen Qian had been in the investment industry for a while now, and she was relatively experienced. She could also maximize the benefits for Li Dong.
Li Dong did not dwell on this matter anymore. He thought that he would ask Shen Qian later.
Speaking of this, the matter of Gome was finally settled.
Li Dong said again, "In a few days, before New Year's Day, I will go to Yu Province to see the situation. Now, the online and offline cooperation is mainly in Yu Province. If everything goes well, it will be promoted in East China immediately. Prepare some information and reports. I want to read them later. Also, keep a close eye on Huarui, don't let anything go wrong. As for Bailian, there will be no movement for the time being. Let's see if we can have a peaceful New Year this year, and I will deal with them next year! "
On Huarui and Bailian's side, Li Dong was not in a hurry to do anything for the time being.
The Cheng family was currently in internal conflict, and they would not do anything about it for the time being.
When their internal conflict ended, Li Dong also had to find the best opportunity to let these two sides be in chaos for a while.
Last time, he asked Tan Yong to arrange some things, and there was some progress.
When Far Away needed it, Li Dong could launch a fatal blow, and thus establish the opportunity to win.
Defeating the giants and leaving the small and medium-sized enterprises was Li Dong's plan all along.
If he wanted to be the overlord, he naturally had to let the other overlords die.
Otherwise, the overlord would be worthless.
…
At night.
Li Dong did not return to the Provincial Party Committee Compound, but to Wanyuan District.
Li Dong had been too busy recently, and had neglected his parents.
Li Chengyuan and Cao Fang also knew that their son was busy, and usually did not disturb him.
Seeing that he was back, Cao Fang hurriedly said, "Have you eaten? If not, I will make some for you. Next time when you go home for dinner, give me a call, don't come back without a word. "
Li Dong changed his shoes as he smiled and said, "I have eaten, don't be so busy. Also, from what I heard, you seem to not welcome me, and now I have become redundant. "
Cao Fang said unhappily, "I hope you stay at home every day, can you stay? It is rare for you to come back, but it is like staying in a hotel, and tomorrow you will leave without a word. This year, I have only seen you a few times, and not as much as on the news. "
When Cao Fang said this, her pride was greater than her complaint.
Listen, my son is a big shot on the news every day, how can other people's sons be on the news?
The father and son understood the meaning of this last sentence.
Li Chengyuan was a little speechless, "Are you praising him or lecturing him? Don't be so smug … "
Cao Fang glared and said, "I'm talking about my son, what can you do about it? Also, who are you scolding? Li Chengyuan, you are very capable now! "
"Can I be more capable than you?"
"If you want to rebel, you have to see if I agree to it …"
"…"
After a few words, the old couple began to fight.
Li Dong was already used to it, and did not mind. He changed his shoes and sat on the sofa. He took a breath and said, "Dad, Mom, the restaurant hasn't been busy recently, right?"
"It's quite busy. The weather is cold now, and there are more people eating grilled fish. Business is getting better day by day. You all talk about the financial crisis on TV all day, and it sounds quite scary, but why don't we feel anything? This business is even better than last year. "
After Cao Fang finished speaking, Li Dong did not know whether to laugh or cry, "It's good that business is good, but don't be too busy. Treat it as a pastime. Don't really treat you as a restaurant owner. As for whether the financial crisis is a crisis or not, it has nothing to do with our family. Your son, I, can support you for a lifetime without any problem. "
After chatting for a while, Cao Fang went into the room to help Li Dong make his bed.
Once his mother left, Li Chengyuan said, "Dongzi, when will you find time to have a meal?"
Li Dong was a little surprised and asked, "Dad, what do you mean by that? It sounds like you want to treat me to a meal. Why are you treating me to a meal? If you miss me, I can accompany you to eat every day. "
Li Chengyuan said angrily, "Why would I treat you to a meal? Besides, how can a father treat his son? If there's food, you eat. If there's no food, you starve. I'm just asking if you have time. Why are you interrupting! "
Li Dong was a little amused. He nodded and said, "Since you have asked, how can I not have time? Don't tell me you are preparing to introduce someone to me?"
Li Chengyuan also said with a smile, "Forget it. I can't control you now. Even if I introduce someone to you, you won't be interested.
It's Li Qing. He has a partner and is about to get married.
Now that your uncle is gone, your aunt is a woman. Even if she comes forward, she won't be able to do anything about it.
I'm her uncle, so I have to help her check.
As for you, you are now a leading figure in our Old Li family. You should go and take a look. After all, she's your cousin.
You don't have any siblings. Help take a look. With you around, no one will dare to bully Qingzi in the future. Is that okay? "
Li Dong nodded and said, "Alright, give me a call when the person comes. I'll arrange it. Li Qing is about to get married, but I really haven't heard of him. It'll be fine as long as it's not that kind of person. "
Previously, Li Qing had also been in a relationship with someone. In the end, he cheated Yuan Xue of her necklace. Because of this matter, Li Dong personally went back. That guy was probably still in prison.
Sometimes, thinking about it, Li Dong felt that he was quite lonely.
Li Qing wasn't Li Nanming. He had changed a lot in the past few years and was about to get married. No matter what, he had to take a look.
Thinking of Li Nanming, Li Dong looked at his father. He wanted to ask a few questions, but he didn't.
Previously, when he went back to pay his respects to his ancestors, Li Dong had completely severed ties with that guy.
Li Nanming didn't dare to use his name again. As for what he was doing now, Li Dong didn't pay attention.
However, Li Dong knew that even if he didn't pay attention, his father would definitely be in contact with that guy.
After all, Li Dong was his biological nephew. Li Dong wasn't always by his side. Sometimes, his father would actually be sentimental. In addition, Li Chenghui had passed away, so he couldn't help but take care of him.
In fact, Li Dong knew about this.
Even Cao Fang knew about it.
However, the mother and son didn't say anything. They didn't expose him and let Li Chengyuan secretly support his nephew.
Of course, Li Chengyuan's little treasury was limited. No matter how much support he gave, it was impossible for Li Nanming to live a carefree life.
Anyway, if Li Chengyuan didn't take the initiative to ask, Li Dong and the others couldn't be bothered to care about this matter.
After chatting for a while, Li Dong was a little sleepy. Before going to bed, he suddenly said, "By the way, Dad, Mom, buy a few sets of good clothes. Don't be reluctant to spend money. Go to the capital at the end of the year."
After saying this, Li Dong went straight into his room.
The old couple looked at each other. After a while, Cao Fang said, "Go to the capital for a vacation?"
Li Chengyuan raised his eyebrows slightly and said dryly, "It doesn't seem like it. Do you think …"
The two looked at each other. Then, Cao Fang got up to grab the little bastard and beat him up. What do you mean by not finishing your sentence?!
You're making me happy!
In the end, they thought of their son being tired all day. They didn't go in and ask him everything. They couldn't sleep for a long time.
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