Everyone was shocked when Li Dong asked them to leave.
But at this time, they had no choice but to leave.
Refusing to leave?
That would mean that Damo had given in and compromised. This was not in their interest.
But if they left, it would be too much of a bully!
We are one of the top ten or even top five investment banks in the world. Li Dong might be famous and have some assets, but that is only in Hua Xia.
Damo is way ahead of you in the international market!
Bill and the rest were unhappy. Foreigners also want to save face.
They did not take the initiative to leave, and they were asked to leave. This was a huge psychological gap.
Just when Bill and the rest were still hesitating, Bai Su quickly entered and whispered something to Li Dong. Li Dong nodded and said helplessly. "Mr. Bill, it's my fault. I thought we could come to a quick conclusion, a quick conclusion. I did not expect the people from JP Morgan Chase to come. "Bill was stunned.
He knew that Li Dong wanted to talk to the people from JP Morgan Chase, but he did not expect it to be on the same day.
In this way, Li Dong's eagerness and urgency were no longer a joke.
This guy was really an efficient person.
In Hua Xia, there are entrepreneurs with such high efficiency and execution. But there are not many who can be compared to Li Dong.
If it were someone else, it would take at least a year to discuss such a big matter.
Li Dong, on the other hand, made an appointment with two shareholders on the same night to discuss the matter.
In addition, he went to Gome in the afternoon. That was equivalent to meeting three companies in one day.
Only he didn't know about Fu Kang. If he knew, he would probably be completely dumbfounded.
How energetic is this guy to meet four companies in one day!
This kind of efficiency will make people despair.
Foreigners were actually quite efficient, but for Big Nose, no matter how busy he was, he rarely worked overtime.
Bill was not in a hurry to leave after knowing that the people from JP Morgan Chase were here. His anger also dissipated a little.
After dilly-dallying for a while, Bill chuckled and said, "Mr. Li, may I ask if you and JPM (JPMorgan Chase) also exchanged Weibo shares?"
Li Dong glanced at him. It was indeed presumptuous!
Big Nose was as shameless as Feng Yu.
Even though Li Dong did not want to answer, he still nodded. "I have the intention."
"Then …"
"Mr. Bill, in Huaxia, there's a saying that goes, 'Talking to a shallow acquaintance is too profound'. Also, don't ask me about the details. I will not tell you even if you ask. I don't think I should be the one to remind Mr. Bill of these basic principles of business. Also, I arranged the time wrongly. Now, I want our Vice President, Mr. Sun Tao, to invite Mr. Bill for a cup of coffee. What do you think? "
This Big Nose did not want to leave, and the people from JP Morgan. Li Li Dong did not want to talk to him anymore.
Bill was not Li Li Dong 'in Li Bill. Bill Dong was to leave. "I Dong" Li was Dong. "I was chatting happily with Mr. Li and forgot the time. Mr. Sun is willing to invite us for a cup of coffee. Mr. Li, we will not disturb you any further. I wish you a pleasant chat. "
Li Dong smiled. "I hope so. I just hope the people from JP Morgan will not tell me that their internal valuation is also 20 billion US dollars. I can accept it if I change the unit."
Bill Dong was not embarrassed. He smiled. "I will. I wish you success, Mr. Li."
"Thank you. That's a good saying."
After exchanging some pleasantries with Big Nose, he insisted on a hug. Li Dong reluctantly hugged him and watched Bill Dong and the others leave.
…
Li Dong's hotel suite was very spacious.
The people from JP Morgan were not waiting outside. They were waiting in the outer room of the suite.
When he saw Bill Dong and the others come out, the JP Morgan team leader was slightly stunned.
He turned to look at Qi Yunna. Qi Yunna said apologetically, "Mr. Clive, our chairman has arranged for two parties to discuss tonight, so …"
The JP Morgan team leader nodded slightly and chatted with Bill Dong for a while.
The two foreigners talked for a while. As Qi Yunna and Sun Tao were beside them, they did not say much.
However, it was obvious that the two knew each other.
This was not surprising. As executives of two major investment banks in the United States, it would be strange if they did not know each other.
Knowing each other was one thing, but now that the two had parted ways for many years, they had become competitors. Naturally, they would not talk in depth.
After testing each other, Bill Dong and Sun Tao left together. Qi Yunna led the people from JP Morgan into the inner room.
…
More than an hour later, Li Dong sent the big-nosed man named Clive out of the inner room.
JP Morgan held 8% of the shares, which was a little higher than Big Mo.
As for Li Dong, he also offered 13.5 million shares.
When they reached the door, Li Dong did not continue to send them out. Qi Yunna sent him downstairs.
By this time, Sun Tao had already returned. When they left, he said softly, "General Manager Li, is this feasible?"
The two parties met by chance. The timing was so tight that it was not entirely a coincidence.
Li Dong also deliberately compressed the time so that they could meet.
After hearing Sun Tao's words, Li Dong smiled and said, "It doesn't matter. It's the same whether it works or not. These two are smart people. It's hard to hide from the other party. Since we talked to Big Mo, they can guess that we are talking to JP Morgan. And vice versa. Since that's the case, let them meet and see if they can put some pressure on each other. Of course, it's normal if it doesn't work. There are too many smart people in this world. After all, it's rare for a third party to benefit from a fight. "
Sun Tao nodded and said, "I just went for coffee with Bill Dong. He repeatedly stressed that 13.5 million shares is too low. This way, he can't answer to the headquarters. From what he said, it should be at least 15 million shares for it to work. "
Li Dong sat on the sofa and took a sip of tea. "Let's leave them hanging first. I also offered 13.5 million shares to JP Morgan. Big Mo's people should know about it soon.
Don't be fooled by their secretive words. Both parties have deep ties, and some shareholders are even the bankers for both parties.
Some secrets cannot be hidden.
I'm not afraid of not knowing what's good, I'm only afraid of comparing goods. At that time, they'll understand how much I've treated them.
As for JP Morgan, 13.5 million shares is not enough. Anyway, I want to exchange around 30 million shares for both parties.
This way, I will still have 130 million shares left.
I cannot exchange all the bonds with shares. I will exchange 30 million shares with cash, and I will keep 100 million shares.
This way, I will still have 38.5% of the shares.
After three rounds of financing, I want to maintain at least 30% of the shares.
This is to prevent any mistakes and irreparable losses in the end. "
Li Dong was worried about irreparable losses because he was afraid that Weibo would be converted to foreign capital.
If that happens, it will be troublesome.
It is not uncommon for foreign investment banks to invest in domestic companies. But if they hold more shares than the limit, it will be a joint venture.
It will not be a joint venture if they hold less shares or are just financing.
Li Dong will allow foreign capital to enter Weibo, but he will not let foreign capital become the mainstream. He does not want to lose this position in the end. This kind of media platform has a huge impact on public opinion.
Once there are any mistakes, the government might impose restrictions.
Instead of solving the problem in a hurry, Feng Yu might as well take precautions from the start.
Selling 60 million shares of Weibo and some cash in exchange for 15% of Gome's shares and more than 4 billion convertible bonds. This is Li Dong's budget.
As for whether Feng Yu can do it, he will see.
But Li Dong felt that the possibility is high.
Weibo is more cost-effective than Gome.
If not for Weibo, those investment banks will not talk to Li Dong about exchanging shares.
Sun Tao said softly, "I hope we can do it. We have already taken out 3.3 billion cash, plus the 600 million we owe here. That's 3.9 billion. 60 million shares is worth around 5 billion based on the previous valuation. We can't get all 4.6 billion convertible bonds. 30 million shares for 3 billion bonds is the limit. We will need to spend at least 1 billion cash, and if we are lucky, we can get 4 billion bonds. That means we spent 10 billion to get 33% of the shares and 4 billion convertible bonds … "
Li Dong glanced at him and frowned. "Why are you settling the score with me?"
Everyone knew how to do the math. Since Sun Tao had started doing the math out of nowhere, Li Dong had no choice but to ask.
Sun Tao said helplessly, "I am worried that if we fail to control the shares …"
He did not want to say anything else. Once they fail, the second shareholder will be worthless.
Next, Gome will think of ways to reduce Li Dong's voice and living space.
So far, it will be a huge loss if they fail to achieve their goal after investing so much money and selling so many shares on Weibo.
The 10 billion investment is just the beginning.
Next, they have to deal with the Huang family's counterattack.
Li Dong furrowed his brows and said, "I've said it before, everything has its risks! But now, it is worth the risk! 33% of the shares and 4 billion convertible bonds. If we convert them first, we might be able to get more than 18% of the shares after dilution! Even if the 33% is diluted, we can still become the controlling shareholder. At that time, I am not afraid of the Huang family's counterattack! "
Li Dong said, "Of course, we can't convert the bonds first. We have to let the Huang family inject the remaining shares into the listed company. Otherwise, when the time comes, they will split with me, and I will suffer a great loss. All in all, it will be best if we succeed this time. If not, we can withdraw later. At most, we can exchange the shares for money. We are also short of money, so we can consider it as selling shares for development. "
Sun Tao did not say anything. He was mainly worried that Li Dong was too anxious.
From today's negotiation, it could be seen that Li Dong was anxious for results and wanted to finish everything in one day.
But the more he did so, the more dangerous it was for Sun Tao.
Li Dong was in frequent contact with the other families, so it was easy for the news to leak.
Sun Tao actually wanted to slow down. He did not even want Li Dong to come forward and let an inconspicuous person do the negotiation.
But now, if Li Dong came forward personally, it would cause the negotiation to fail. There would be no room for negotiation.
At this time, Li Dong was in a dilemma.
If he did not come forward personally, it would not be easy to negotiate. Even if the negotiation was successful, it would take a long time.
If he came forward personally, it would be easy to attract attention.
He could not find a place to hide every time he talked like a mouse.
What Li Dong could do now was to try to make others not pay too much attention to him and solve everything in a short time. In this way, the problem would not be big.
…
At the same time.
In the capital.
In the courtyard of the municipal government.
Shen Xuehua was a little puzzled and said, "Li Dong learned to be polite this time. I thought there would be no news from him. He just called and said that he was busy recently, so he would not come to see us. Isn't the matter with Gome almost solved? It has only been a few days since he came last time. Why is he still so busy? "
Du Anmin held a large teacup jar, drank tea, and said casually, "It's normal for him to be busy. It's not normal for a business to be so busy."
"The point is that he is busy with his own things. Even Qianqian was ordered by him to go to Hong Kong after only a few days of rest. Far away, there are people … "
Shen Xuehua suddenly stopped and glanced at Du Anmin.
Seeing that she did not speak, Du Anmin was a little puzzled and asked, "What's wrong?"
"Nothing."
Shen Xuehua shook her head and said strangely, "Why do you think he asked Qianqian to go to Hong Kong? Also, this time he came to the capital, he is a little eager … "
Du Anmin said helplessly, "Just say what you want to say. I don't want to guess riddles."
"You are in charge of the economy!"
Shen Xuehua said disdainfully and then said, "I always feel that something is wrong. I guess this guy may have some big moves next."
"Is it not big enough to buy a stake in Gome?"
"Gome …"
Shen Xuehua had also bought a stake in Gome, so she also knew something about Gome.
In addition, Li Dong bought 2% of Gome's shares from her last time. Shen Xuehua suddenly moved her eyes and whispered, "Old Du, I think something big may really happen next."
Du Anmin glanced at her and didn't say anything. Women like to exaggerate things to scare people.
"Really!"
Seeing that he did not believe it, Shen Xuehua explained, "I think Li Dong may want to take over Gome. If so, there will be a sensation in the business world. Gome is in the capital. I think it is better for you to make some preparations in advance. "
"Nonsense …"
Du Anmin just wanted to say nonsense, then his face changed slightly. He put down the teacup and looked at Shen Xuehua, "Li Dong wants to take over Gome? Is he going to take over or invest in it? "
Shen Xuehua said casually, "I am just guessing, but I think the possibility is very high. If he really wants to invest in Gome, it is enough now. But that guy took Gome's shares from me last time, and he still owes me 600 million … "
Black lines appeared on Du Anmin's face. When I'm talking business with you, can you not be calculating your own little tricks?
Besides, the money has been given to my daughter, why do you care so much?
Du Anmin was too lazy to continue asking. He stared at the TV, but in his heart, he was thinking about Li Dong.
If Li Dong really wants to take over Gome, this guy is really bold.
Du Anmin was having a headache now. You should just stay in Jiangbei.
But you can't stay idle, and now you even have ideas about Gome.
Far away retail companies will invest too much in Beijing if this succeeds.
At this time, if Li Dong marries Shen Qian, then Du Anmin will be in a difficult position.
Du Anmin sighed softly. It is not a good thing that this son-in-law is too powerful.
I am in Jiangbei, and your company has expanded to the whole of Jiangbei.
I am in Beijing, and you are launching a large-scale invasion of Beijing.
Now, even the whole country is launching a large-scale invasion. Where should I go in the future?
The world is so big, and there is almost no place for me to go.
Old Du was a little frustrated, very frustrated!
Du Anmin thought of this, but the corners of his mouth rose slightly.
It should be good to talk about this with others in the future.
That person from the Zhou Family was full of envy and jealousy when he saw him recently.
Old Du was also a human, and no matter how high his position was, he still had emotions and desires.
At this time, Old Du was secretly happy, and he could not wait for Li Dong to acquire Gome immediately.
But in front of others, he had to show a serious expression, as if this guy did not know the immensity of heaven and earth, and was completely messing around!
Even Shen Xuehua saw Old Du's expression and thought that he was not interested, and lost the desire to continue the conversation.
Anyway, it was just a random guess, and since Old Du was not interested, there was no point in talking alone.
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