On the afternoon of the 16th, at the headquarters of Gome.
As Li Dong walked in, people would pop their heads out to look at him from time to time.
Some of the directors and shareholders who were in charge of receiving him were elated, some had complicated expressions, and some looked like they had lost their parents.
Some of the executives at the headquarters did not know whether they should be happy or not.
Far Away and Gome had officially reached an agreement!
From today onwards, Far Away would become the second largest shareholder of Gome.
Other than the Huang Corporation, the other shareholders' shares were at most equal to Li Dong's.
In addition, Far Away was actually involved in the development of the company, unlike some investment banks, which were only responsible for investing and distributing money, but did not have the right to operate.
Of course, Li Dong did not have the right to operate, and the Huang Corporation would not give in to him.
But with Li Dong's reputation, if Li Dong proposed any changes to the board of directors and shareholders' meeting in the future, no one would support him.
Compared to Cheng Xiao, Li Dong was more famous in the industry, and more trustworthy.
…
In the exclusive meeting room of the board of directors.
Other than the directors who received Li Dong, the other directors and some shareholders with more shares had arrived.
Du Juan did not go out to receive Li Dong. She sat in her seat and fell into deep thought.
She could not tell if Li Dong's entry was a good thing or a bad thing.
She always felt a sense of melancholy, and it was not as happy and relaxed as she had expected.
The heavy pressure made Du Juan want to escape, and she wanted to reject the proposal now.
But she knew that it was impossible.
Other than her, the other shareholders and directors in the meeting room, most of them were looking forward to it, including some people from Euphoria.
If she rejected it now, she would be slapping her own face.
Even the line had been given up, and everyone had accepted it. At this time, everyone was looking forward to Li Dong's arrival to change something.
Even Du Juan would not dare to destroy everyone's hope after giving them hope.
The meeting room was very quiet.
After a while, a staff came in and said in a low voice, "General Manager Li is here."
Everyone in the meeting room stood up, and Du Juan frowned slightly.
I am the biggest shareholder of Gome!
In the end, before Li Dong even arrived, everyone stood up to welcome him. Even she had never enjoyed such treatment!
Du Juan was a little jealous.
But as the host, everyone stood up, and Du Juan couldn't act alone.
Du Juan sighed and waited for Li Dong's figure to appear at the door. She then stood up and said with a smile, "General Manager Li, welcome! Everyone has been waiting for you for a long time. If you hadn't come, we would have gone to Pingchuan to fetch you. "
His words were hypocritical, and he even mocked the others. Don't forget that Li Dong isn't a shareholder of Gome yet!
Li Dong was all smiles as he shook hands with Du Juan. Then, he shook hands with the others and said, "Manager Du, please don't say that. It's my honor to be able to work with all of you in the future. When I entered the business world, all of you were already in the business world. Now, to be able to work with all of you is something I've been looking forward to for a long time. "
Li Dong said a few humble words, and then, under the guidance of the staff, he walked to his seat and sat down.
Far away's people also took their seats.
Gome's people sat on the other side.
Li Dong said as soon as he sat down, "We've talked about everything that needs to be talked about. Now, it's time to sign the contract. I won't say anything more than that. Far away's cooperation with Gome is beneficial to both parties. I believe everyone came to this conclusion after careful consideration. Manager Du, let's sign the contract now. "
What else could Du Juan say at this point?
Nodding his head, the staff distributed the contract to everyone in the room.
In fact, Gome's people had already seen it, and Li Dong had actually received the fax.
But at this time, Far away's legal team and finance team were still seriously verifying it, not daring to miss a word.
The entire conference room was extremely quiet. There was no other noise other than the sound of flipping pages.
After about half an hour, Far away's people nodded at Li Dong, and they whispered a few words.
Li Dong then signed the contract. As he did so, he smiled and said, "Next, our people will take over Gome's e-commerce and Kuba, and we will send people to Gome's stores and headquarters. Manager Du and the other directors should have no objections to this, right? "
Cheng Xiao said lightly, "No objections. General Manager Li can do as he pleases, as long as it doesn't affect our normal operations."
Once Far away's people moved in, Gome would have almost no secrets in front of Far Away.
Cheng Xiao was actually a little dissatisfied with this.
Being a shareholder did not mean that one could know all the company's core secrets.
But when Far Away and Du Juan discussed the cooperation, they mentioned this. The contract also stipulated this, so he could not say anything.
Now, in Far Away's eyes, Gome was a complete sieve.
Once Far Away targeted Gome, Gome would be in a more difficult and dangerous situation than before.
Li Dong smiled and did not care about his dissatisfaction.
Cheng Xiao should be dissatisfied.
It was not easy to see the opportunity to control Gome. Even if he did not have an advantage in shares, as long as he became the chairman of the board, he would have the most say.
However, Li Dong's intervention had caused his right to speak to plummet.
Even if the board was reorganized and he became the chairman, he would not have as much authority as before.
Everyone would take Li Dong's opinion seriously.
Including the senior executives of Euphoria!
While Cheng Xiao was speaking, Li Dong had already signed the contract and stamped it.
As for Gome, it had already been signed.
The legal teams and notaries from both sides also stamped and signed.
That was not all. Next, both sides had to submit documents to the CSRC and other government agencies for filing and review.
The transaction of shares of a listed company was more complicated, but it was a normal process under normal circumstances.
Unless it was like Coca-Cola's acquisition of Huiyuan, which involved foreign companies monopolizing the domestic industry, it would not be rejected.
After the contract was signed, Li Dong smiled and said, "Should we hold the press conference tomorrow or wait? Also, the announcement must be made as soon as possible. Now, Gome's shares are suspended, and every day of suspension is a huge loss to us, as well as a blow to our reputation. The board's reorganization must be completed as soon as possible. After we complete the internal reorganization, we will apply for resumption of trading. With Far Away's participation, I don't think it will be difficult for the company to resume trading. Also, with the impact of good news, the market will recover to its previous level, or even better. This matter must be resolved as soon as possible. Every day we delay is a day of loss. What do you all think? "
Although Li Dong said what everyone thought, he had already set the tone.
Du Juan was furious and helpless. You are not even considered an official shareholder yet, and you are already giving orders?
However, the things that Li Dong mentioned were also the things that Gome needed to solve urgently.
If Du Juan said no, she would be looked down upon.
Du Juan sighed and nodded. "I agree with General Manager Li. We can delay the press conference. Today, we will go to the Securities Regulatory Commission and Hong Kong Stock Exchange to file. We will settle this as soon as possible. If we are quick, it will be approved on the 18th. On the 19th, we will hold a shareholders' meeting to reorganize the board of directors. When everything is settled, we will hold the press conference. What do you think, General Manager Li? "
Li Dong nodded. "I don't have any objections. Try to resolve it before the end of the month.
Time waits for no man. Now that the policy of home appliances going to the countryside has been announced, Gome must not be delayed even though there are many things to do.
The layout of the rural outlets must be started immediately.
Also, we will integrate the online channels as soon as possible and strive to complete the integration before the Lunar New Year.
General Manager Cheng, it is not convenient for me to intervene here. I think you and Manager Du should work together.
Currently, the most important thing is to reverse the negative impression of Gome. Don't let others think that Gome is weak and has internal conflicts. This is not the time to fight. "
Cheng Xiao's face darkened and did not speak. Damn it, you just came!
Are you clear about Gome's situation?
You are not a shareholder yet, okay?
I am a shareholder, the CEO of Gome. At this time, he is ordering me around. Li Dong is really shameless!
Cheng Xiao's face darkened, but she didn't say anything to refute.
How could she refute?
Li Dong had set the tone in a few words. If she refuted, it would cause internal strife. The shareholders and directors were watching, and she could not afford to lose face.
Li Dong also used a few words to establish a reputation in Gome.
The shareholders and directors present were watching. Do you think Du Juan dares to refute me?
I say, Cheng Xiao, do you have anything to say?
I, Li Dong, am efficient. What we talk about is the main point. It is all for everyone's benefit. If you don't support me, Li Dong, then you don't cherish your money!
After a while, Du Juan probably did not want to see Li Dong show off anymore. She smiled and changed the topic. "General Manager Li, the contract has been signed. We have prepared a banquet for you tonight …"
"Alright, I'll attend it then. Thank you, everyone, for your generosity!"
Li Dong replied politely and did not refuse. Then, he got up and prepared to leave.
Everyone in the meeting room subconsciously stood up to send him off.
Du Juan could not sit still anymore. She personally sent Li Dong out of the meeting room.
After they left, the remaining directors whispered, "Far away Li Dong is extremely domineering. Far away, he has the final say. I did not feel it before. But this time, I feel it. He really thinks of himself as the owner after signing the contract. "
As soon as this was said, someone immediately replied, "This is how it should be. Actually, some things should not be dragged on. Things have been dragging on since the end of last month. The situation has not improved at all. At this moment, I think we need a more domineering and efficient leader to help us get through this! "
"Director Bai, what you said is a little …" Someone laughed softly. "General Manager Li is still busy with Far away. We are just doing it in passing. Don't tell me you have other ideas?"
The director who was addressed as Director Bai said seriously, "I am serious. There are some things that I don't think we need to consider too much. Our responsibility as directors is to manage the group well and nothing else. We have to be responsible for the shareholders, the company, and the employees, not for anyone. Gome's atmosphere has not been very good recently. I hope that General Manager Li can spend more energy here to change this atmosphere! "
Cheng Xiao, who was sitting at the head of the table, did not leave. Hearing the directors say all this in front of him, Cheng Xiao did not look too good and had mixed feelings.
He had been in charge of Euphoria for many years. Even when facing Old Huang, Cheng Xiao did not feel that he was inferior to him.
When Euphoria was acquired, it could be said that it was not entirely because of Old Huang's capabilities.
Most importantly, Cheng Xiao was overconfident.
Back then, when Morgan Stanley and CDH entered Euphoria, Cheng Xiao and the other party had reached a bet.
In 2007, the net profit was more than 750 million, and the foreign shareholders would transfer close to 50 million shares to Euphoria's management.
If the net profit was not more than 675 million, Euphoria would transfer about 50 million shares to the other party.
If the net profit was less than 600 million, they would have to transfer more than 90 million shares!
This was equivalent to 4% of Euphoria's shares. In addition to the shares held by both parties, and the shares of other investment institutions, Euphoria would lose its controlling stake if the bet failed.
And from the situation in the past few years, it was obvious that Euphoria was unable to fulfill this agreement.
Finally, in 2006, Cheng Xiao knew that he had nowhere to go.
To prevent foreign investors from becoming the controlling shareholder, and to fight for more profits and cash flow, Euphoria joined Gome under the matchmaking of the investment institutions.
Cheng Xiao had always been unconvinced. He had lost to Damo's investment institutions, not Huang Guangyu!
All these years, he had been sticking to his original heart and had been waiting for the opportunity to rise again.
Seeing that the opportunity had arrived!
But no one had expected that something would happen. Li Dong had joined Gome in a domineering manner.
On the first day he joined, most of the directors and shareholders started to change sides.
Cheng Xiao had thought that this day would come, but he had never thought that it would happen so soon!
The director who was speaking was not the representative of the major shareholders. He was one of the doers in Gome.
Since even he had said this, it was obvious that the tides had changed.
Some of the doers in Gome were more inclined to support Li Dong.
Cheng Xiao's previous moves to seize power had annoyed these people. They felt that he had not done his job properly and was holding up Gome!
But Cheng Xiao had his own difficulties!
He was not Li Dong, and Du Juan was very wary of him.
If he did not seize power, who would listen to him?
Only by seizing power could he have a chance to change the current situation in Gome.
But now, everyone was accusing him of being a useless person. Didn't they think that they had listened to his suggestions in the past?
Didn't Li Dong say those things?
Restructuring the board of directors, setting up the branches in the rural areas, and getting back to business as soon as possible.
But the board of directors were dragging their feet and had different opinions. What could he do? He was the CEO and not the boss.
The more Cheng Xiao thought about it, the more helpless he felt.
The only difference between him and Li Dong was their fame.
Li Dong was more famous than him, so everyone believed in him. Li Dong's capital was stronger than him, so everyone felt that he was right.
But they did not think that Li Dong had always been in the department store system. He had never done anything in the offline home appliances industry!
And I am the founder of Euphoria!
From nothing to being listed, to being worth 5 billion or even more, it was all because of me and my team!
But now, they are questioning me!
Cheng Xiao sighed and had no other thoughts.
Humans could only rely on themselves. The so-called alliance of interests and the so-called sides were all unrealistic in the end.
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