That day, Feng Yu and Zhao Cheng talked for a long time in the small restaurant. When Zhao Cheng left, he ran all the way and seemed to be very excited. However, everyone did not understand why he was so excited when he ran.
When Feng Yu returned to his office, his face was also filled with joy. With Zhao Cheng's help, success would be much easier. However, it had been a long time, and the Rothschild family had yet to reply.
Feng Yu was not in a hurry, but Kirilenko was. BHP Billiton had not given up yet. It even proposed a new acquisition plan, which was to acquire all the iron mines and related industries under Rito Group. You can keep the aluminum mine, and we don't want the other copper and gold mines. We only want the iron mines.
As long as they acquire Rito Group's iron mine, BHP Billiton would be able to compete with Vale in the iron mine industry. Everyone's reserves and mining capacity were about the same, so it was hard to say who would have the final say.
As for the aluminum, copper, and gold industries, they were not BHP Billiton's main business, so they did not have much of an advantage. If Rito Group was willing to sell, of course, they would be willing to buy.
At least in transportation, mining, and other aspects, they would be able to integrate resources and increase profits. Moreover, the aluminum industry was still the world's largest. Their voice in the entire mining industry would also increase, and they would definitely become the world's largest mining group!
What Vale? What Polar Bear? They would all be left behind.
Just the iron mine and related industries, BHP Billiton was willing to spend 60 billion USD to acquire them. If they included other businesses other than the aluminum industry, they were even willing to spend 100 billion USD. The price could still be negotiated.
Of course, they still could not afford 100 billion USD. They would also need to use leveraged buyouts or directly exchange BHP Billiton's shares for Rito Group's shares. They would also need to raise more funds.
This way, Rito Group would only be left with the aluminum industry, and it would still be the industry leader. It would be a win-win situation for everyone.
Rito Group could even have the money to acquire other aluminum mining companies and consolidate its position as the world leader in the aluminum industry.
BHP Billiton made preparations and proposed several acquisition plans. It was said that the chairman of Rito Group, Skinner, had already told all the directors during the board meeting and asked them to consider before making a decision.
Skinner had objected to BHP Billiton's acquisition because of his status. He was not short of money. It didn't matter if it was more or less. BHP Billiton could still make a lot of money for him every year if it did not increase the price of the acquisition. However, after the acquisition, he would not even have the position of Vice-Chairman and CEO. How could that be?
Their Li Tinto Group is similar to BHP Billiton. I can be the chairman of this group, but I can't even be the CEO of your group? He would never agree to give it to an ordinary director.
If he sold part of his business to BHP Billiton now, not only would he get a lot of money, but he would also get a lot of shares of BHP Billiton. His status would not change, and he might even get a director position in BHP Billiton.
This way, after they retain their aluminum industry and cooperate with Hua Xia Aluminum, Alcoa will not be a problem. In the future, they will be in charge of the aluminum industry.
If Big Bro and Third Bro joined hands, how could Second Bro escape? As for the rest, Kirilenko is not afraid of them. Furthermore, who can make the rest of the aluminum industry join hands?
Kirilenko hated BHP Billiton to the core. He even swore to himself that after the Polar Bear Mining Group successfully acquired Rito Tinto, he would trample on BHP Billiton and let them compete with him!
If Kirilenko did not know that contacting the Rothschild Family will increase their demands, he would call them three times a day to urge them to reconsider. How long have they been considering?
Since he cannot harass the Rothschild Family, Kirilenko called Feng Yu every day to tell him how many Li Tinto shares he had acquired, what Li Tinto has done recently, and what new proposals BHP Billiton has proposed.
Feng Yu knew how important this was to Kirilenko. This is a huge investment, and anyone, or even any country, will pay attention to it.
Kirilenko loves his country very much. If this acquisition is successful, not only it will help Hua Xia, but it will also help Russia.
Russia is a major exporter of mineral resources, and many minerals are ranked among the top in the world. With a top mining group, it will affect the entire industry, and Russia will benefit from it.
Although Kirilenko's father had retired, his elder brother is still in his prime. By exchanging interests, Kirilenko will be able to push his elder brother up, and his family's position in Russia will be more stable.
With the solid backing of the country, Kirilenko would be able to expand his business even further. These were all complementing each other.
He is not the only mining tycoon in Russia. There are a few on < Forbes > list. In 2007, one of them even made it to the top 10. Of course, it was because of his listed company's share prices.
Now, that person's ranking had dropped to around 100, and Kirilenko is the world's second richest man. Excluding Feng Yu, he is the world's richest man!
Mining tycoons and technology tycoons have high status in Russia. If Kirilenko wants to maintain his status, he must expand his influence.
If not, the profits from mining cannot be compared to financial investments. Why is he so keen on it?
It's Lunar New Year, and Feng Yu is playing mahjong with his family when Li Na walks over with his phone. "Feng Yu, Kirilenko is looking for you."
Feng Yu asked Li Na to play mahjong for him and walks to the side to answer the call. "Brother Ki, are you coming to my place to celebrate Lunar New Year?"
Feng Yu had invited Kirilenko to Hua Xia to celebrate Lunar New Year with them. He wants to experience Hua Xia's culture, but Kirilenko said it depends on the schedule. Feng Yu thought Kirilenko had called because he had made up his mind.
"Ah? Feng, is it Hua Xia's Lunar New Year already? Why didn't my assistant remind me?! " Kirilenko is unhappy. What's wrong with that assistant? Does he still want to work? How can he not remember such a small thing?
"Haha, no. Today is Lunar New Year's Lunar New Year, and it is one week later. This is a tradition in Hua Xia, and we celebrate every day. Why are you calling me? Is there anything else? "
"Feng, it's important. The Rothschild Family had agreed to be our middleman, but their conditions are too high."
If they succeed, the commission will increase. If they fail, they will get nothing. This is not a special agreement, and it's normal for the Rothschild Family to agree. But from Kirilenko's tone, it seems the commission is too high and is beyond what Kirilenko can afford.
"How much do they want?"
"1%!"
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