Reborn Capital Empire

Vol 2 Chapter 757: Differentiation And Disintegration

Chapter 757: Differentiation and Disintegration

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Just as Blank Finn got into the car and was about to leave, the phone in his pocket rang. He took out and glanced at the caller ID, his expression changed slightly and there was a hint of thought in his eyes. But after a moment of hesitation, he finally pressed the answer button.

“Blank, you were surprised to receive my call, didn’t you?”

A clear voice came from the receiver with a faint smile.

“There are indeed some surprises. Bruce, you didn’t intend to make a special trip to tell me the good news that Phoenix and Merrill officially announced the merger?”

“Looks like you already knew. But I have other things to talk to you about.”

“I…!”

“Blank, an hour and a half later, I’ll be waiting for you in the reception room of the New York Branch of the Hanshan Courtyard. I promise you will be glad to accept my invitation afterwards. … Dudu!”

Listening to the blind tone of chess on the phone, Blank frowned, “This unreasonable guy! But… do you want to go?”

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“Boss, is he really coming?”

Looking at Guo Shouyun who put down the phone, Wang Jue on the side asked curiously.

“I know Blank Finn, he will come.”

Since 2000, there has been a connection between him and Goldman Sachs. Although the relationship has been good or bad after five years, the mutual understanding has not stopped because of this. Blank Finn, the CEO of Goldman Sachs, is suspicious, tough, and inquisitive. Plus there is no fundamental conflict between the two sides, so he will definitely come. The reason why Guo Shouyun didn’t talk more on the phone was to arouse Blank Fein’s curiosity and ask him to come over in person.

Looking at the big boss with deep eyes, Wang Jue and Wu Xiaojing looked at each other and didn’t ask any more questions.

An hour and a half can be long or short. As the time drew nearer, there was a little more anxiety in the originally quiet room.

Wang Jue and Wu Xiaojing frequently switch back and forth between their watches and mobile phones. He hesitated several times.

“Jingle Bell…!”

Just when the two became more impatient, the phone on the table suddenly rang. The nearest Wu Xiaojing picked it up. In a flash, he said excitedly: “Boss, report from the front desk, Blank Fein is here.”

Guo Shouyun closed his eyes and opened his eyes instantly, and he could see a hint of happiness flashing in his eyes. Apparently deep down he wasn’t as calm as he made it out to be.

“Xiaojing, you represent me to greet each other!”

“Yes!”

After answering, Wu Xiaojing hurriedly turned around and went out. It didn’t take long, the slightly messy footsteps came from far to near, and soon Blank Fein’s familiar figure appeared in front of Guo Shouyun.

“Blank, it’s nice to see you again.”

After the two sides shook hands briefly, “Bruce, it seems that you really understand my character. In just a few words, I had to deliver it myself.”

“It’s the same sentence, this time you will never regret it.”

“Then I’ll wait and see.”

“Please sit down!”

“Please!”

After the two sat down, Wang Jue and Wu Xiaojing served tea, and the two of them, along with Blank Fein’s entourage, all exited the room.

“Now there are only you and me left here, what can I say directly?” Blank Fein said.

“Of course! But before that, I want to ask, I don’t seem to have any grudges with Goldman Sachs, right?”

“You poached Stephen, the best professional manager at Goldman Sachs and the future CEO of Goldman Sachs.”

“I admit that Stephen is indeed very good and has enough qualifications to lead Goldman Sachs. But didn’t my poaching him happen to make you lose a strong competitor? This is good for your position at Goldman Sachs, but not harmful!”

“Bruce, you are wrong. Since I can become the CEO of Goldman Sachs, I am not afraid of anyone’s competition.”

Guo Shouyun shrugged, “I believe you have such ability! Apart from this, is there any other contradiction between us?”

“Bruce, you invited me over today, wouldn’t you say that? If that’s the case, I don’t think there’s any need for us to continue.”

“Of course it’s not all. But I have to know this to understand why Goldman Sachs joined Schiff and Citi against me? If it’s just for profit, I think I can come up with more than what you guys got from Schiff. and in alliances like Citi.”

Blank Fein smiled slightly, “Goldman Sachs is the most realistic interest seeker. If you can come up with something that makes our hearts go, Goldman Sachs doesn’t mind joining your camp at all.”

Guo Shouyun squinted his eyes, he knew very well that sitting in front of him was a fox with profound Taoism and cunning! He won’t let go until he comes up with something that really interests him.

Of course, when he decided to use Goldman Sachs as a breakthrough to weaken the enemy camp, he thought about what he was going to pay.

“I believe you are very clear about the merger of Phoenix and Merrill Lynch.”

Blank Finn nodded, waiting for his next words.

“…In order to make this a success, and to make the accusations of a ‘monopoly’ from Schiff and Citigroup unrealistic, I have decided to raise a capital raise before the merger begins.”

Blank Fein’s eyes lit up quickly. As an investment banker, you are hyper-sensitive to any opportunity to make a fortune.

“How much is Mr. Guo going to raise? What is the price? Goldman Sachs…?”

Before the last question was asked, Blank Finn responded instantly. That’s why he was invited here today.

Regarding his performance, Guo Shouyun smiled and said more. With Blank Finn’s wit, intrigue is hard to hide from him. Of course, Guo Shouyun didn’t plan to hide it.

“I only plan to keep about 35% of Phoenix Merrill’s shares, and the rest can be used for financing. The price will be determined according to the market price after multiple evaluations.” After a pause, Guo Shouyun looked directly at the other party and said, “Of course Goldman Sachs You can participate in it, as long as you are interested, it is no problem to hold more than 10% of the shares. But Blank, you know that I have paid so much, and I am not expecting nothing in return.”

Blank Finn understands the rules of the game in capital markets. He knew very well that if he chose Bruce Guo, he would have to give up Citi and Schiff. Neither side is easy, and no one will let you bet on both sides unless you’re an idiot. And among the several giants in the capital market, there is obviously no fool.

“How do I know that everything you say is the truth?”

Guo Shouyun opened the document he had prepared in advance, looked at it briefly, and pushed it to the other side.

“Look at it!”

After picking it up curiously and taking a look, Blank Finn’s pupils shrank instantly.

“I was able to get rid of Stan O’Neal smoothly and gain control of Merrill Lynch, thanks to the Morgan family’s shares. The price is that I promised them to enter the board of directors of Phoenix Merrill Lynch and obtain more shares through financing. … In addition, in addition to Morgan, the Roosevelt family, the Bush family, the Kennedy family, the Blackstone family and companies that I have friends with will also be on the list. So Blank, even without you Goldman Sachs. The energy of these families and companies alone, The merger of Phoenix and Merrill is also a certainty.”

“If that’s the case, why are you pulling me in?”

“The reason is very simple, two points. First, I want to ensure a greater winning rate. Second, I want to know who told you about my acquisition of Merrill?” Guo Shouyun’s tone finally became serious.

No one likes betrayal, especially when it comes to something so crucial. In order to find out, he did not hesitate to temporarily put down Goldman Sachs’ shorting of LinkedIn, costing the company nearly $2 billion, and pulling it over. Compared with external hidden dangers, internal crises are more deadly.

Seeing the firmness in his eyes, Blank Fein’s eyes had a little more thought. Compared with Schiff and Citi’s plan for Bruce Guo, the benefits of Merrill Lynch and Phoenix’s merger are more realistic, and the price to pay is much smaller. For profit-seeking Goldman Sachs and Blank Fein, the choice becomes simple.

After a while, he replied with a decision in his heart: “I can promise you. I will join you from the camp of Schiff and Citi, but whoever leaked the news will have to wait until the financing is concluded.”

Blank Finn is clearly the type of hawk who doesn’t see the rabbit. However, Guo Shouyun is not surprised. If a few words could do everything, Blank Finn wouldn’t be where he is now.

“Can!”

Guo Shouyun nodded and smiled: “From now on, we are in the same camp.”

“certainly!”

“So if possible, try to weaken Schiff, Citigroup members, it’s good for us all!”

“Don’t worry, I don’t need you to say that I will do the same!”

The two did not sign any specific agreement. In their current position, the exchange of interests is far more credible than the real contract. Otherwise, the ~www.readwn.com~ contract is just a piece of paper.

Seeing the figure of Blank Fein leaving, Wang Jue said in surprise: “Boss, for such a big change of camp, he decided on his own without discussing with any Goldman Sachs management and board of directors? Such a result really Can we trust it?”

“As the chairman and chief operating officer of Goldman Sachs, he doesn’t need to discuss such matters with anyone. And do you think Goldman Sachs joined forces with Schiff, Citi, and ING with the approval of the Goldman Sachs board? If so So, I have already received the news!”

Goldman’s board certainly has the role of restraining management, but that also depends on the specifics. Blank Fein, chairman of the board and chief operating officer, has led Goldman Sachs to grow rapidly in the past five years. He has more authority within the company than anyone else. Unless there is a major loss or negligence, no one can let Blank Finn leaves. Otherwise, Stephen Bryan, the former president and chief operating officer of Goldman Sachs, would not have agreed to his invitation to become the CEO of Phoenix Bank.

“…As for whether we can trust him. As long as the combined interests of Phoenix and Merrill are enough to impress him, he will take the initiative to stand on our side without our supervision. Otherwise, it is useless to sign a contract for several tenths.”

“By the way, give Will Harrington a call. Although I believe in the power of capital, the things that should be concerned cannot be relaxed. I have already suffered a loss, and I don’t want to suffer a second time.”

“Yes!”

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