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The helicopter landed in a seaside manor at the easternmost end of East Hampton. David Rubinstein, the leader of Carlyle Group, got out of the helicopter, subconsciously put up the collar of his windbreaker in the cold wind from the wing, and looked around. This manor, which is surrounded by all kinds of evergreen plants, even has green grass at its feet, which is completely different from many other luxury houses in Hampton in winter Even though he is not poor, he still can't help feeling a little hatred for the rich.
Money is behind the maintenance of such a manor.
Moreover, this is just one of westrow's many estates in the Hampton area. It has been reported in the media that just because someone bought it on a large scale, it has led to a sharp rise in house prices in many popular rich areas around the United States in recent years.
Two uniformed waiters came to meet him. David Rubinstein quickly put his mind behind him, simply said hello to one of the tall girls from Eastern Europe, and walked with each other towards the English style villa not far away.
Entering the warm villa, David Rubinstein is taking off his thick windbreaker and giving it to a lady. There is a faint sound of women's laughter.
Obviously, there's more than one.
Curiosity in the heart, after all, can only be curious.
When she was taken to a reception room next to the hall, the Eastern European girl delivered coffee in person and explained that her boss was changing clothes and would arrive soon.
Of course, David Rubinstein didn't have any objection. He came a few minutes earlier.
Simon soon appeared, wearing a beige long sleeve T-shirt and khaki trousers, slippers on his feet, and wet hair. It's not hard to imagine what the other party was doing just now. Rubinstein could not help imagining the beautiful spring in the villa's indoor bath.
Damn super rich!
After greeting, the two just sat down on the sofa, the Eastern European girl appeared again, followed by another waitress, with towel slippers in hand, went to his boss, motioned for the towel in his hand, and whispered: "boss, Ms. Davis said it's easy to catch cold, madam will be very angry."
Simon nodded.
The Eastern European girl went behind her boss and gently used a towel to dry the man's hair. Another maid knelt down at Simon's feet, took off his plastic slippers, dried them with a towel, and then put on a pair of cotton slippers he had just brought in.
David Rubinstein and the other two waitresses left after they finished this. They were numb and a little suspicious of life. I've been flying in the sky for most of the past month. During a few hours of sleep every day, I never forget to think about the company's affairs. As a result, I'm not making contributions to other people's wealth, right?
Simon didn't have the heart to ponder over the complicated thoughts of the fund manager. When Carmen left, he directly asked, "what's the result of this trip to China?"
Today is November 17, Sunday.
In the past week, David Rubinstein has returned to China again and officially started negotiations on some investment projects.
Listening to Simon's question, David Rubinstein quickly picked up his spirits, took out a stack of materials from his briefcase, handed one of the black files to Simon, opened his memo, and said: "very smoothly, we have hired the team of Goldman Sachs as the financial consultant this time, and have started the financial audit and asset restructuring of XCMG. In addition, 35% of the shares in Sany Heavy Industry's joint venture negotiations have been basically finalized. At present, only the amount of investment is needed. There is the Liugong group in Guangxi Province selected by the boss last time, and the feedback from the other side is also very positive. "
Xugong and sany are the targets selected by Rubinstein during his China trip in October, and this time they are officially promoted.
Liugong group, after Simon agreed with Chen Qing's plan to raise poisonous insects, was a company that he personally finalized. In addition to the fact that the main company ranked in the forefront of the industry in memory, another reason was that Simon occupied a mountain in Yangshuo. He had been looking forward to it for several years and always wanted to give something back to a big project.
Since we need to cultivate Gu, of course, the three families are not enough, but it's useless to be urgent in this respect. We must take our time.
Simon looked at the information in his hand and then asked, "how's your team coming into contact with the platinum engine company in the UK?"
David Rubinstein said: "I've set up an investigation team and started collecting information about platinum engines. If everything goes well, we can launch it early next year."
Platinum engine company is a world-famous diesel engine enterprise, and for many construction machinery, diesel engine is also the top priority. At present, China has been able to produce its own engine, but many high-power construction machinery engines still need to be imported.
This involves another strategy of vistro system layout construction machinery industry.
At the beginning, according to your assumption, we hope to introduce overseas construction machinery technology into China with Carlyle's capital as the leading force, so as to boost the development of related industries.
During this period of time, I tried to contact and found that it didn't work.
At the present stage, Japanese, Korean, European and American heavy industry enterprises are basically in China, but at the same time, they are not optimistic about the development of China's related industries.As for the reason, it's the pride and Prejudice in the heart. The pride and Prejudice in North America is even worse. Up to now, only caterpillar has set up a branch in China. Other companies such as case, Deere and Dreiser have not set foot in it, or they are only dispensable sales companies.
Since Carlyle is not optimistic, it should be a good plan for these companies to offer some technology?
Still not.
Even some second - and third tier construction machinery enterprises that can't make ends meet, in the process of Carlyle's contact, they are basically taking care of themselves while asking for prices, and the terms they offer are hard to accept.
For the first time, Simon felt the irreconcilable contradiction between American financial capital and industrial capital.
That being the case, Simon, who has been paying close attention to this issue in person during this period, changed his strategy decisively after discussing with Carlyle team.
First, China.
After all, construction machinery is not an automobile industry with several levels of higher technical requirements. As long as there is a template and no lack of funds, most products can be made gradually with China's own R & D capabilities.
Secondly, of course, there are things that can't be done. Well, Carlyle will help buy what China lacks.
Britain's platinum engine company is Carlyle's first target.
Most construction machinery use diesel engines. China has been able to produce diesel engines for a long time, but the technical level is difficult to meet the needs of many construction machinery. This is the weakness of most construction machinery giants in China.
On the other hand, compared with the United States, the decline of heavy industry in the United Kingdom is even more serious. Over the years, it has been selling continuously, which gives Carlyle an opportunity.
Moreover, platinum engine's market value is only about US $1 billion at present. Even if the possible premium for the acquisition is included, it will never exceed US $1.5 billion.
Simon has only prepared one billion US dollars for investment in China's construction machinery field. Now it costs more than one billion US dollars for an engine company. It seems that it is not cost-effective.
Of course not.
First of all, the money is certainly not borne by the westero system.
Simon's current goal of capital distribution is basically focused on penetration and control through sharing, and does not pursue complete interests. Therefore, Simon only intends to occupy 30% to 50% of the interests in various projects.
Secondly, platinum engine company is still the engine supplier of many large construction machinery giants in the world, such as Caterpillar. Only because it is in the ceiling state of the industry and the general environment is not good, the current business situation is not satisfactory.
According to the proposed plan, after buying the company, Carlyle will close the expensive factories of platinum engine company in Britain and the United States and transfer to China, so as to greatly reduce the production cost and expand the new customers in China on the basis of the original sales network.
When the company comes back to life, it will be a very cost-effective business whether it continues to hold or re listed for cash. At the same time, it can also assist the layout of China's construction machinery industry of westero system.
This is, of course, quite ideal.
However, due to the cost, the related industries are moving to China, which is the overall trend of the global construction machinery field.
It is expected that after the millennium, global construction machinery giants will flock to China. What Simon is doing now is planning ahead of time and taking the lead. At that time, when other giants react, westero system has been able to establish an industrial barrier through its own layout, and divide as much as possible the dividends of these industries.
Simon carefully looked through the materials in his hand and discussed various details with Rubinstein. Unconsciously, half an hour had passed.
Facing the end of the meeting, Simon closed the folder he had turned twice in his hand and said to Rubinstein, "one more thing, you know, I have a lot of investment in Ukraine, which I don't talk about. As we all know, the heavy industry base of the former Soviet Union is actually very strong, and a large part of it has been inherited by Ukraine. I want you to contact Celia Miller, my leader in Ukraine, and set up a team recently to collect the technology and talents we need in Ukraine, and then transfer them to China. Just like the Black Sea shipyard in Odessa, as the aircraft carrier manufacturing base of the former Soviet Union, the port machinery involved will be very useful to XCMG, which we are negotiating, and even can become our bargaining chip. And the mining machinery in Donetsk. In a word, you can operate them by yourself. I only see the results. "
David Rubinstein also knows the details behind the recent sherban assassination. Simon said that the fund manager had a bright eye, but he didn't expect that. Up to now, the whole world is still digging the corner of the former Soviet Union. The former Soviet Union's construction machinery technology was not valued by the Federation, but it is more than enough for China.
However, as he was about to nod his head, David Rubinstein responded and said, "Simon, the Black Sea Shipyard involves warships and aircraft carriers. It's a bit sensitive. Washington may intervene."Simon, of course, understood Rubinstein's hint and said, "you're good at dredging Washington. Moreover, the big deal is that we only collect what can be transferred to China and don't touch what can't be touched."
David Rubinstein thought about it, nodded and said, "I'll get in touch with Ms. Miller later."
This is the end of the topic.
David Rubinstein combed, made sure there was nothing missing, and got up to leave.
Simon sent Rubinstein out of the villa. He thought of one thing and asked, "is it time to finalize the appointment of Dole to Carlyle?"
"Dole has agreed, but the original words of Dole are that he has been busy for decades, and he plans to cultivate for a period of time. He will be officially employed until next spring."
Simon nodded.
In fact, I also understand that it's just to wait for the media attention caused by the general election to cool down completely. After all, it's not good-looking to switch to private enterprises just after losing the election.
Seeing Rubinstein leave by helicopter, Simon returned to the villa.
After asking Carmen, Simon comes to a living room on the second floor of the villa. Four goblins, all wrapped in bathrobes, are languidly scattered around the room. They are Jianxin and Tao Yuelei, two oriental goblins, and Roberta chilco and annilis selbert, who were just gathered up by Simon and close to Jianxin last time. At this time, the four women are leaning on the sofa to watch the electricity Or sit by the window and enjoy the afternoon sunshine while drinking coffee and reading magazines, or close your eyes and take a nap on a corner sofa with a pillow.
It was only when Simon appeared that the goblins became energetic again.
Tao Yuelei also wakes up Jianxin who is sleeping.
Simon goes to the sofa in the middle and sits down. He puts his arm around tao Yuelei and kisses her on the face. He looks at Jianxin who wakes up on the other side.
"Bored?"
Jane Xin twisted her body, pillowed on Simon's leg, shook her head slightly, and looked at the man with a kind of ruddy face: "No
It can't be said that just before the guest visited, he was tossed too hard by someone in the bathtub downstairs.
I'm tired.
Moreover, although only a few times, Jian Xin found one thing, men like to mess with a group of girls, but in a group, they like to pick a bully.
Today, she is the one who is unlucky.
Roberta and annilis also get up from the window and come over. Annilis is sitting next to Tao Yuelei. When Roberta sees that Jianxin has occupied one side of the sofa, she sits down at the man's feet and raises her petite face: "Simon, do we have activities in the evening?"
"Of course, as long as you're not afraid of the cold."
"I'm afraid of the cold. I won't go to those parties," she said
"Then you stay at home," Simon said, sliding his big hand down Roberta's little face. "I won't fight for the role of Terminator 3 for you. What's more, Hollywood is not as easy as you think. In the future, you'd better concentrate on the development of fashion circle. If you're worried about the future, make some investment now. I can give you some suggestions. "
Roberta smell speech, small face some resentment, but did not insist on the meaning, also clever nodded.
The main reason is that the time has been so good.
They not only moved into a luxury duplex apartment in Greenwich with annilis, but also were served by a maid. The man also gave them a lot of gifts. They didn't even need to pay attention to a lot of expenses in their life.
After last week's Weimi show, if you want to go out to play, the man directly sent a private plane to four of them, and swiped their credit cards casually. They set out from New York, Hawaii, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Paris, London The whole circle of the earth, even if I dare not think too much, after a circle, hundreds of thousands of dollars have been spent, not to mention the cost of private aircraft and so on.
This kind of excellent to the extreme state of life, where can let life out of what struggle idea?
Finally understand why there are so many women around him, and do not want to leave. More than the princess dream of life, a fool will want to leave it?
As for the future.
Yeah.
We'll talk about the future.
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The helicopter landed in a seaside manor at the easternmost end of East Hampton. David Rubinstein, the leader of Carlyle Group, got out of the helicopter, subconsciously put up the collar of his windbreaker in the cold wind from the wing, and looked around. This manor, which is surrounded by all kinds of evergreen plants, even has green grass at its feet, which is completely different from many other luxury houses in Hampton in winter Even though he is not poor, he still can't help feeling a little hatred for the rich.
Money is behind the maintenance of such a manor.
Moreover, this is just one of westrow's many estates in the Hampton area. It has been reported in the media that just because someone bought it on a large scale, it has led to a sharp rise in house prices in many popular rich areas around the United States in recent years.
Two uniformed waiters came to meet him. David Rubinstein quickly put his mind behind him, simply said hello to one of the tall girls from Eastern Europe, and walked with each other towards the English style villa not far away.
Entering the warm villa, David Rubinstein is taking off his thick windbreaker and giving it to a lady. There is a faint sound of women's laughter.
Obviously, there's more than one.
Curiosity in the heart, after all, can only be curious.
When she was taken to a reception room next to the hall, the Eastern European girl delivered coffee in person and explained that her boss was changing clothes and would arrive soon.
Of course, David Rubinstein didn't have any objection. He came a few minutes earlier.
Simon soon appeared, wearing a beige long sleeve T-shirt and khaki trousers, slippers on his feet, and wet hair. It's not hard to imagine what the other party was doing just now. Rubinstein could not help imagining the beautiful spring in the villa's indoor bath.
Damn super rich!
After greeting, the two just sat down on the sofa, the Eastern European girl appeared again, followed by another waitress, with towel slippers in hand, went to his boss, motioned for the towel in his hand, and whispered: "boss, Ms. Davis said it's easy to catch cold, madam will be very angry."
Simon nodded.
The Eastern European girl went behind her boss and gently used a towel to dry the man's hair. Another maid knelt down at Simon's feet, took off his plastic slippers, dried them with a towel, and then put on a pair of cotton slippers he had just brought in.
David Rubinstein and the other two waitresses left after they finished this. They were numb and a little suspicious of life. I've been flying in the sky for most of the past month. During a few hours of sleep every day, I never forget to think about the company's affairs. As a result, I'm not making contributions to other people's wealth, right?
Simon didn't have the heart to ponder over the complicated thoughts of the fund manager. When Carmen left, he directly asked, "what's the result of this trip to China?"
Today is November 17, Sunday.
In the past week, David Rubinstein has returned to China again and officially started negotiations on some investment projects.
Listening to Simon's question, David Rubinstein quickly picked up his spirits, took out a stack of materials from his briefcase, handed one of the black files to Simon, opened his memo, and said: "very smoothly, we have hired the team of Goldman Sachs as the financial consultant this time, and have started the financial audit and asset restructuring of XCMG. In addition, 35% of the shares in Sany Heavy Industry's joint venture negotiations have been basically finalized. At present, only the amount of investment is needed. There is the Liugong group in Guangxi Province selected by the boss last time, and the feedback from the other side is also very positive. "
Xugong and sany are the targets selected by Rubinstein during his China trip in October, and this time they are officially promoted.
Liugong group, after Simon agreed with Chen Qing's plan to raise poisonous insects, was a company that he personally finalized. In addition to the fact that the main company ranked in the forefront of the industry in memory, another reason was that Simon occupied a mountain in Yangshuo. He had been looking forward to it for several years and always wanted to give something back to a big project.
Since we need to cultivate Gu, of course, the three families are not enough, but it's useless to be urgent in this respect. We must take our time.
Simon looked at the information in his hand and then asked, "how's your team coming into contact with the platinum engine company in the UK?"
David Rubinstein said: "I've set up an investigation team and started collecting information about platinum engines. If everything goes well, we can launch it early next year."
Platinum engine company is a world-famous diesel engine enterprise, and for many construction machinery, diesel engine is also the top priority. At present, China has been able to produce its own engine, but many high-power construction machinery engines still need to be imported.
This involves another strategy of vistro system layout construction machinery industry.
At the beginning, according to your assumption, we hope to introduce overseas construction machinery technology into China with Carlyle's capital as the leading force, so as to boost the development of related industries.
During this period of time, I tried to contact and found that it didn't work.
At the present stage, Japanese, Korean, European and American heavy industry enterprises are basically in China, but at the same time, they are not optimistic about the development of China's related industries.As for the reason, it's the pride and Prejudice in the heart. The pride and Prejudice in North America is even worse. Up to now, only caterpillar has set up a branch in China. Other companies such as case, Deere and Dreiser have not set foot in it, or they are only dispensable sales companies.
Since Carlyle is not optimistic, it should be a good plan for these companies to offer some technology?
Still not.
Even some second - and third tier construction machinery enterprises that can't make ends meet, in the process of Carlyle's contact, they are basically taking care of themselves while asking for prices, and the terms they offer are hard to accept.
For the first time, Simon felt the irreconcilable contradiction between American financial capital and industrial capital.
That being the case, Simon, who has been paying close attention to this issue in person during this period, changed his strategy decisively after discussing with Carlyle team.
First, China.
After all, construction machinery is not an automobile industry with several levels of higher technical requirements. As long as there is a template and no lack of funds, most products can be made gradually with China's own R & D capabilities.
Secondly, of course, there are things that can't be done. Well, Carlyle will help buy what China lacks.
Britain's platinum engine company is Carlyle's first target.
Most construction machinery use diesel engines. China has been able to produce diesel engines for a long time, but the technical level is difficult to meet the needs of many construction machinery. This is the weakness of most construction machinery giants in China.
On the other hand, compared with the United States, the decline of heavy industry in the United Kingdom is even more serious. Over the years, it has been selling continuously, which gives Carlyle an opportunity.
Moreover, platinum engine's market value is only about US $1 billion at present. Even if the possible premium for the acquisition is included, it will never exceed US $1.5 billion.
Simon has only prepared one billion US dollars for investment in China's construction machinery field. Now it costs more than one billion US dollars for an engine company. It seems that it is not cost-effective.
Of course not.
First of all, the money is certainly not borne by the westero system.
Simon's current goal of capital distribution is basically focused on penetration and control through sharing, and does not pursue complete interests. Therefore, Simon only intends to occupy 30% to 50% of the interests in various projects.
Secondly, platinum engine company is still the engine supplier of many large construction machinery giants in the world, such as Caterpillar. Only because it is in the ceiling state of the industry and the general environment is not good, the current business situation is not satisfactory.
According to the proposed plan, after buying the company, Carlyle will close the expensive factories of platinum engine company in Britain and the United States and transfer to China, so as to greatly reduce the production cost and expand the new customers in China on the basis of the original sales network.
When the company comes back to life, it will be a very cost-effective business whether it continues to hold or re listed for cash. At the same time, it can also assist the layout of China's construction machinery industry of westero system.
This is, of course, quite ideal.
However, due to the cost, the related industries are moving to China, which is the overall trend of the global construction machinery field.
It is expected that after the millennium, global construction machinery giants will flock to China. What Simon is doing now is planning ahead of time and taking the lead. At that time, when other giants react, westero system has been able to establish an industrial barrier through its own layout, and divide as much as possible the dividends of these industries.
Simon carefully looked through the materials in his hand and discussed various details with Rubinstein. Unconsciously, half an hour had passed.
Facing the end of the meeting, Simon closed the folder he had turned twice in his hand and said to Rubinstein, "one more thing, you know, I have a lot of investment in Ukraine, which I don't talk about. As we all know, the heavy industry base of the former Soviet Union is actually very strong, and a large part of it has been inherited by Ukraine. I want you to contact Celia Miller, my leader in Ukraine, and set up a team recently to collect the technology and talents we need in Ukraine, and then transfer them to China. Just like the Black Sea shipyard in Odessa, as the aircraft carrier manufacturing base of the former Soviet Union, the port machinery involved will be very useful to XCMG, which we are negotiating, and even can become our bargaining chip. And the mining machinery in Donetsk. In a word, you can operate them by yourself. I only see the results. "
David Rubinstein also knows the details behind the recent sherban assassination. Simon said that the fund manager had a bright eye, but he didn't expect that. Up to now, the whole world is still digging the corner of the former Soviet Union. The former Soviet Union's construction machinery technology was not valued by the Federation, but it is more than enough for China.
However, as he was about to nod his head, David Rubinstein responded and said, "Simon, the Black Sea Shipyard involves warships and aircraft carriers. It's a bit sensitive. Washington may intervene."Simon, of course, understood Rubinstein's hint and said, "you're good at dredging Washington. Moreover, the big deal is that we only collect what can be transferred to China and don't touch what can't be touched."
David Rubinstein thought about it, nodded and said, "I'll get in touch with Ms. Miller later."
This is the end of the topic.
David Rubinstein combed, made sure there was nothing missing, and got up to leave.
Simon sent Rubinstein out of the villa. He thought of one thing and asked, "is it time to finalize the appointment of Dole to Carlyle?"
"Dole has agreed, but the original words of Dole are that he has been busy for decades, and he plans to cultivate for a period of time. He will be officially employed until next spring."
Simon nodded.
In fact, I also understand that it's just to wait for the media attention caused by the general election to cool down completely. After all, it's not good-looking to switch to private enterprises just after losing the election.
Seeing Rubinstein leave by helicopter, Simon returned to the villa.
After asking Carmen, Simon comes to a living room on the second floor of the villa. Four goblins, all wrapped in bathrobes, are languidly scattered around the room. They are Jianxin and Tao Yuelei, two oriental goblins, and Roberta chilco and annilis selbert, who were just gathered up by Simon and close to Jianxin last time. At this time, the four women are leaning on the sofa to watch the electricity Or sit by the window and enjoy the afternoon sunshine while drinking coffee and reading magazines, or close your eyes and take a nap on a corner sofa with a pillow.
It was only when Simon appeared that the goblins became energetic again.
Tao Yuelei also wakes up Jianxin who is sleeping.
Simon goes to the sofa in the middle and sits down. He puts his arm around tao Yuelei and kisses her on the face. He looks at Jianxin who wakes up on the other side.
"Bored?"
Jane Xin twisted her body, pillowed on Simon's leg, shook her head slightly, and looked at the man with a kind of ruddy face: "No
It can't be said that just before the guest visited, he was tossed too hard by someone in the bathtub downstairs.
I'm tired.
Moreover, although only a few times, Jian Xin found one thing, men like to mess with a group of girls, but in a group, they like to pick a bully.
Today, she is the one who is unlucky.
Roberta and annilis also get up from the window and come over. Annilis is sitting next to Tao Yuelei. When Roberta sees that Jianxin has occupied one side of the sofa, she sits down at the man's feet and raises her petite face: "Simon, do we have activities in the evening?"
"Of course, as long as you're not afraid of the cold."
"I'm afraid of the cold. I won't go to those parties," she said
"Then you stay at home," Simon said, sliding his big hand down Roberta's little face. "I won't fight for the role of Terminator 3 for you. What's more, Hollywood is not as easy as you think. In the future, you'd better concentrate on the development of fashion circle. If you're worried about the future, make some investment now. I can give you some suggestions. "
Roberta smell speech, small face some resentment, but did not insist on the meaning, also clever nodded.
The main reason is that the time has been so good.
They not only moved into a luxury duplex apartment in Greenwich with annilis, but also were served by a maid. The man also gave them a lot of gifts. They didn't even need to pay attention to a lot of expenses in their life.
After last week's Weimi show, if you want to go out to play, the man directly sent a private plane to four of them, and swiped their credit cards casually. They set out from New York, Hawaii, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Paris, London The whole circle of the earth, even if I dare not think too much, after a circle, hundreds of thousands of dollars have been spent, not to mention the cost of private aircraft and so on.
This kind of excellent to the extreme state of life, where can let life out of what struggle idea?
Finally understand why there are so many women around him, and do not want to leave. More than the princess dream of life, a fool will want to leave it?
As for the future.
Yeah.
We'll talk about the future.
The helicopter landed in a seaside manor at the easternmost end of East Hampton. David Rubinstein, the leader of Carlyle Group, got out of the helicopter, subconsciously put up the collar of his windbreaker in the cold wind from the wing, and looked around. This manor, which is surrounded by all kinds of evergreen plants, even has green grass at its feet, which is completely different from many other luxury houses in Hampton in winter Even though he is not poor, he still can't help feeling a little hatred for the rich. Money is behind the maintenance of such a manor. Moreover, this is just one of westrow's many estates in the Hampton area. It has been reported in the media that just because someone bought it on a large scale, it has led to a sharp rise in house prices in many popular rich areas around the United States in recent years. Two uniformed waiters came to meet him. David Rubinstein quickly put his mind behind him, simply said hello to one of the tall girls from Eastern Europe, and walked with each other towards the English style villa not far away. Entering the warm villa, David Rubinstein is taking off his thick windbreaker and giving it to a lady. There is a faint sound of women's laughter. Obviously, there's more than one. Curiosity in the heart, after all, can only be curious. When she was taken to a reception room next to the hall, the Eastern European girl delivered coffee in person and explained that her boss was changing clothes and would arrive soon. Of course, David Rubinstein didn't have any objection. He came a few minutes earlier. Simon soon appeared, wearing a beige long sleeve T-shirt and khaki trousers, slippers on his feet, and wet hair. It's not hard to imagine what the other party was doing just now. Rubinstein could not help imagining the beautiful spring in the villa's indoor bath. Damn super rich! After greeting, the two just sat down on the sofa, the Eastern European girl appeared again, followed by another waitress, with towel slippers in hand, went to his boss, motioned for the towel in his hand, and whispered: "boss, Ms. Davis said it's easy to catch cold, madam will be very angry." Simon nodded. The Eastern European girl went behind her boss and gently used a towel to dry the man's hair. Another maid knelt down at Simon's feet, took off his plastic slippers, dried them with a towel, and then put on a pair of cotton slippers he had just brought in. David Rubinstein and the other two waitresses left after they finished this. They were numb and a little suspicious of life. I've been flying in the sky for most of the past month. During a few hours of sleep every day, I never forget to think about the company's affairs. As a result, I'm not making contributions to other people's wealth, right? Simon didn't have the heart to ponder over the complicated thoughts of the fund manager. When Carmen left, he directly asked, "what's the result of this trip to China?" Today is November 17, Sunday. In the past week, David Rubinstein has returned to China again and officially started negotiations on some investment projects. Listening to Simon's question, David Rubinstein quickly picked up his spirits, took out a stack of materials from his briefcase, handed one of the black files to Simon, opened his memo, and said: "very smoothly, we have hired the team of Goldman Sachs as the financial consultant this time, and have started the financial audit and asset restructuring of XCMG. In addition, 35% of the shares in Sany Heavy Industry's joint venture negotiations have been basically finalized. At present, only the amount of investment is needed. There is the Liugong group in Guangxi Province selected by the boss last time, and the feedback from the other side is also very positive. " Xugong and sany are the targets selected by Rubinstein during his China trip in October, and this time they are officially promoted. Liugong group, after Simon agreed with Chen Qing's plan to raise poisonous insects, was a company that he personally finalized. In addition to the fact that the main company ranked in the forefront of the industry in memory, another reason was that Simon occupied a mountain in Yangshuo. He had been looking forward to it for several years and always wanted to give something back to a big project. Since we need to cultivate Gu, of course, the three families are not enough, but it's useless to be urgent in this respect. We must take our time. Simon looked at the information in his hand and then asked, "how's your team coming into contact with the platinum engine company in the UK?" David Rubinstein said: "I've set up an investigation team and started collecting information about platinum engines. If everything goes well, we can launch it early next year." Platinum engine company is a world-famous diesel engine enterprise, and for many construction machinery, diesel engine is also the top priority. At present, China has been able to produce its own engine, but many high-power construction machinery engines still need to be imported. This involves another strategy of vistro system layout construction machinery industry. At the beginning, according to your assumption, we hope to introduce overseas construction machinery technology into China with Carlyle's capital as the leading force, so as to boost the development of related industries. During this period of time, I tried to contact and found that it didn't work. At the present stage, Japanese, Korean, European and American heavy industry enterprises are basically in China, but at the same time, they are not optimistic about the development of China's related industries.As for the reason, it's the pride and Prejudice in the heart. The pride and Prejudice in North America is even worse. Up to now, only caterpillar has set up a branch in China. Other companies such as case, Deere and Dreiser have not set foot in it, or they are only dispensable sales companies. Since Carlyle is not optimistic, it should be a good plan for these companies to offer some technology? Still not. Even some second - and third tier construction machinery enterprises that can't make ends meet, in the process of Carlyle's contact, they are basically taking care of themselves while asking for prices, and the terms they offer are hard to accept. For the first time, Simon felt the irreconcilable contradiction between American financial capital and industrial capital. That being the case, Simon, who has been paying close attention to this issue in person during this period, changed his strategy decisively after discussing with Carlyle team. First, China. After all, construction machinery is not an automobile industry with several levels of higher technical requirements. As long as there is a template and no lack of funds, most products can be made gradually with China's own R & D capabilities. Secondly, of course, there are things that can't be done. Well, Carlyle will help buy what China lacks. Britain's platinum engine company is Carlyle's first target. Most construction machinery use diesel engines. China has been able to produce diesel engines for a long time, but the technical level is difficult to meet the needs of many construction machinery. This is the weakness of most construction machinery giants in China. On the other hand, compared with the United States, the decline of heavy industry in the United Kingdom is even more serious. Over the years, it has been selling continuously, which gives Carlyle an opportunity. Moreover, platinum engine's market value is only about US $1 billion at present. Even if the possible premium for the acquisition is included, it will never exceed US $1.5 billion. Simon has only prepared one billion US dollars for investment in China's construction machinery field. Now it costs more than one billion US dollars for an engine company. It seems that it is not cost-effective. Of course not. First of all, the money is certainly not borne by the westero system. Simon's current goal of capital distribution is basically focused on penetration and control through sharing, and does not pursue complete interests. Therefore, Simon only intends to occupy 30% to 50% of the interests in various projects. Secondly, platinum engine company is still the engine supplier of many large construction machinery giants in the world, such as Caterpillar. Only because it is in the ceiling state of the industry and the general environment is not good, the current business situation is not satisfactory. According to the proposed plan, after buying the company, Carlyle will close the expensive factories of platinum engine company in Britain and the United States and transfer to China, so as to greatly reduce the production cost and expand the new customers in China on the basis of the original sales network. When the company comes back to life, it will be a very cost-effective business whether it continues to hold or re listed for cash. At the same time, it can also assist the layout of China's construction machinery industry of westero system. This is, of course, quite ideal. However, due to the cost, the related industries are moving to China, which is the overall trend of the global construction machinery field. It is expected that after the millennium, global construction machinery giants will flock to China. What Simon is doing now is planning ahead of time and taking the lead. At that time, when other giants react, westero system has been able to establish an industrial barrier through its own layout, and divide as much as possible the dividends of these industries. Simon carefully looked through the materials in his hand and discussed various details with Rubinstein. Unconsciously, half an hour had passed. Facing the end of the meeting, Simon closed the folder he had turned twice in his hand and said to Rubinstein, "one more thing, you know, I have a lot of investment in Ukraine, which I don't talk about. As we all know, the heavy industry base of the former Soviet Union is actually very strong, and a large part of it has been inherited by Ukraine. I want you to contact Celia Miller, my leader in Ukraine, and set up a team recently to collect the technology and talents we need in Ukraine, and then transfer them to China. Just like the Black Sea shipyard in Odessa, as the aircraft carrier manufacturing base of the former Soviet Union, the port machinery involved will be very useful to XCMG, which we are negotiating, and even can become our bargaining chip. And the mining machinery in Donetsk. In a word, you can operate them by yourself. I only see the results. " David Rubinstein also knows the details behind the recent sherban assassination. Simon said that the fund manager had a bright eye, but he didn't expect that. Up to now, the whole world is still digging the corner of the former Soviet Union. The former Soviet Union's construction machinery technology was not valued by the Federation, but it is more than enough for China. However, as he was about to nod his head, David Rubinstein responded and said, "Simon, the Black Sea Shipyard involves warships and aircraft carriers. It's a bit sensitive. Washington may intervene."Simon, of course, understood Rubinstein's hint and said, "you're good at dredging Washington. Moreover, the big deal is that we only collect what can be transferred to China and don't touch what can't be touched." David Rubinstein thought about it, nodded and said, "I'll get in touch with Ms. Miller later." This is the end of the topic. David Rubinstein combed, made sure there was nothing missing, and got up to leave. Simon sent Rubinstein out of the villa. He thought of one thing and asked, "is it time to finalize the appointment of Dole to Carlyle?" "Dole has agreed, but the original words of Dole are that he has been busy for decades, and he plans to cultivate for a period of time. He will be officially employed until next spring." Simon nodded. In fact, I also understand that it's just to wait for the media attention caused by the general election to cool down completely. After all, it's not good-looking to switch to private enterprises just after losing the election. Seeing Rubinstein leave by helicopter, Simon returned to the villa. After asking Carmen, Simon comes to a living room on the second floor of the villa. Four goblins, all wrapped in bathrobes, are languidly scattered around the room. They are Jianxin and Tao Yuelei, two oriental goblins, and Roberta chilco and annilis selbert, who were just gathered up by Simon and close to Jianxin last time. At this time, the four women are leaning on the sofa to watch the electricity Or sit by the window and enjoy the afternoon sunshine while drinking coffee and reading magazines, or close your eyes and take a nap on a corner sofa with a pillow. It was only when Simon appeared that the goblins became energetic again. Tao Yuelei also wakes up Jianxin who is sleeping. Simon goes to the sofa in the middle and sits down. He puts his arm around tao Yuelei and kisses her on the face. He looks at Jianxin who wakes up on the other side. "Bored?" Jane Xin twisted her body, pillowed on Simon's leg, shook her head slightly, and looked at the man with a kind of ruddy face: "No It can't be said that just before the guest visited, he was tossed too hard by someone in the bathtub downstairs. I'm tired. Moreover, although only a few times, Jian Xin found one thing, men like to mess with a group of girls, but in a group, they like to pick a bully. Today, she is the one who is unlucky. Roberta and annilis also get up from the window and come over. Annilis is sitting next to Tao Yuelei. When Roberta sees that Jianxin has occupied one side of the sofa, she sits down at the man's feet and raises her petite face: "Simon, do we have activities in the evening?" "Of course, as long as you're not afraid of the cold." "I'm afraid of the cold. I won't go to those parties," she said "Then you stay at home," Simon said, sliding his big hand down Roberta's little face. "I won't fight for the role of Terminator 3 for you. What's more, Hollywood is not as easy as you think. In the future, you'd better concentrate on the development of fashion circle. If you're worried about the future, make some investment now. I can give you some suggestions. " Roberta smell speech, small face some resentment, but did not insist on the meaning, also clever nodded. The main reason is that the time has been so good. They not only moved into a luxury duplex apartment in Greenwich with annilis, but also were served by a maid. The man also gave them a lot of gifts. They didn't even need to pay attention to a lot of expenses in their life. After last week's Weimi show, if you want to go out to play, the man directly sent a private plane to four of them, and swiped their credit cards casually. They set out from New York, Hawaii, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Paris, London The whole circle of the earth, even if I dare not think too much, after a circle, hundreds of thousands of dollars have been spent, not to mention the cost of private aircraft and so on. This kind of excellent to the extreme state of life, where can let life out of what struggle idea? Finally understand why there are so many women around him, and do not want to leave. More than the princess dream of life, a fool will want to leave it? As for the future. Yeah. We'll talk about the future.
