Chapter 418
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In order to cope with the negotiations with Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, Gao Xian really worked hard and made some research. It can be said that he was full of energy, but something complicated his mood occurred during this period.
When Gao Xian used his laptop to cooperate with Xiaozhuang, the system suddenly prompted a "disk read-write error". Although a false alarm was confirmed after scanning and repair, he still sweated in a cold sweat.
Although Gao Xian did enough protection against dust and moisture when using these equipment, he almost bathed and changed clothes, and was confident that there would be no problems for at least ten years, the reality still issued a warning.
In fact, it is in order to find a long-term shelter for Xiaozhuang that Gao Xiancai tirelessly invests in the personal computer that has not been regarded as progressive and controlled by big capital, but the development level of personal computer is far from his requirements.
If personal computers want to become a climate, they must at least be able to enter the enterprise market and government purchase orders. In this way, they will get more capital support, become more powerful and close to the equipment in the high string "bag".
Gao Xian couldn't help sighing gently. He really wanted to think of some ways, but he couldn't forget one premise, that is, the direction of technology must be consistent with that of small equipment.
Those who achieve great things are required to be able to control their emotions well.
Gao Xian's state in this regard is OK. He picks up his mood in his room and calmly waits for visitors.
……
This year, the chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs changed. John Weinberg, the son of Sidney Weinberg, a former leader of Goldman Sachs, and John Whitehead jointly held this position.
Of course, in Goldman Sachs, a professional company with a clear division of labor, John Weinberg and John Whitehead do not come to negotiate with Gao Xian personally.
The negotiators sitting in front of Gao Xian are Steven Friedman, who is specifically responsible for Goldman's merger business. He and Robert Rubin, who is responsible for Goldman's risk arbitrage business, can be called two capable men of Goldman Sachs.
From the perspective of age, John Weinberg and John Whitehead are both old men in their fifties. Otherwise, even if John Weinberg is Sidney Weinberg's son, it is difficult to have the prestige and qualifications needed to run Goldman Sachs with a large number of elites, while Steven Friedman and Robert Rubin are less than 40, less than 10 years older than Gao Xian, It was in his prime that he was now promoted to a partner of Goldman Sachs.
It can be predicted that in more than a decade, when John Weinberg and John Whitehead retire, Steven Friedman and Robert Rubin are likely to take over.
In the "old script", the same is true. However, in the end, Robert Rubin chose to enter the political arena, such as serving as finance minister in the main office of corington. After leaving the board of directors of Goldman Sachs, Steven Friedman once served as the chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of new York, the largest member of the Federal Reserve, and played an important role in the 2008 financial crisis.
As for now, Goldman Sachs, led by John Weinberg and John Whitehead, is still struggling to pursue business diversification and internationalization. It does not have the power in the "old script" decades later.
Gao Xian entertained the visiting Stephen Friedman with regular etiquette, showing no signs of illness and stability, without showing any expectations for the conditions set by Goldman Sachs.
Therefore, Steven Friedman had to find his own starting point, "from the routine publicity of the securities and Exchange Commission, I learned that Sir Gao holds more than 5% of the publicly issued shares of azk oil company. I don't know what to do next?"
Gao Xian was amused by Stephen Friedman's careful test. "I think it's just those results. These stocks were sold directly to the market, or bought by Morgan Stanley on behalf of the forced acquirer, or bought back by Goldman Sachs on behalf of azk oil company."
Speaking of this, Gao Xian took a sip of coffee and then added: "but no matter what kind of disposal is adopted, it must be based on one principle, that is, the one with the highest price gets it."
Gao Xian put down his coffee cup and looked brightly at Steven Friedman. "What conditions are Goldman going to offer me?"
Steven Friedman is definitely not a mediocre person to become a partner of Goldman Sachs, but he still feels the pressure on his face at this time.
"Sir Gao, Goldman Sachs is willing to pay ten dollars higher than the market price to buy the shares of azk oil company." Steven Friedman gave a seemingly thoughtful price after deliberate thinking for a moment.
Gao Xian smiled, "if I have more than 5% of the shares of azk oil company, which can affect the ownership of the control right of azk oil company, the price is at least 100% higher than the market price, should it be very reasonable?"
Stephen Friedman was speechless when he heard the high string so loud.
Before coming here, Steven Friedman didn't know anything about Gao Xian. For example, many American media described the image of a lucky rich man in Xiangjiang.
At this time, Steven Friedman really wanted to make a rude remark. The media was very misleading. Even if Gao Xian is a local rich man, the previous attribute should be smart, not full of sour luck.
Stephen Friedman smiled bitterly, "Sir Gao, I come to negotiate with you with 100% sincerity. You can't deal with me."
"My attitude is also very correct and serious." Gao Xian raised his eyebrows and said, "your time is precious. Why don't you throw away those red tape and have an open and frank exchange on this matter?"
Steven Friedman nodded. "I'd like to hear more."
Gao Xian said leisurely: "in this acquisition and anti acquisition game around azk oil company, the essence of Goldman Sachs helping azk oil company in anti acquisition is not that it can not really accept azk oil company's acquisition. The key lies in whether the stock price of azk oil company's shareholders can rise to an exciting level."
"Therefore, if Goldman Sachs can't accept my conditions and Morgan Stanley is willing to accept them, the shareholders of azk oil company can certainly get rich returns by referring to my conditions, and Goldman Sachs is enough to make a difference."
"In other words, the outcome of our negotiations today, no matter what, you didn't come in vain."
……
Steven Friedman once thought that the first negotiation with Gao Xian might fail, but he didn't expect the other party to be so plausible.
So when Steven Friedman returned to Goldman's office, he was very depressed. For a moment, he didn't know how to negotiate with Gao Xian again.
Therefore, during the regular exchange of work progress, Steven Friedman specifically mentioned it to John Weinberg and John Whitehead, CO chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs.
John Weinberg thought, "David Gao is not wrong. If the stock of shareholders of azk oil company can rise to a high enough price, our anti takeover service will not be a failure."
Steven Friedman shook his head. "That said, we urgently need a complete victory."
"You know, since Morgan Stanley forcibly acquired the electric storage battery company, the world's largest battery manufacturer, last year, it has been successful repeatedly."
"If we always stay on such achievements, it will inevitably affect our business development in the future."
Steven Friedman's implication is not difficult to understand. Goldman Sachs's anti takeover service will be notorious if it continues to work so unskillfully for so long.
After all, although some companies are willing to accept the acquisition conditions of high share price for a while, many companies are more willing to operate in the long term, but once forcibly acquired, it means cruel personnel cleaning and ruthless asset restructuring.
To put it bluntly, the existing power holders of companies subject to malicious takeover are about to lose their more valued existing status and long-term interests. What is the gross use of Goldman Sachs's anti malicious takeover service?
John Weinberg scratched his head. "Do you mean that this time we must help azk oil company win a complete victory against malicious acquisition?"
Steven Friedman nodded. "If possible, it's best to strive for such an outcome!"
At this time, John Whitehead slowly opened his mouth, "maybe I can find a way to make an appointment with David Gao in a private way and negotiate in a more harmonious atmosphere."
Stephen Friedman's eyes lit up and blurted out, "do you have a friendship with David Gao?"
Then Stephen Friedman realized that this was unlikely, and John Whitehead shook his head in denial. "I can find a middleman and try it first."
……
The middleman mentioned in John Whitehead's words is David Rockefeller, because he has a long-term relationship with the Rockefeller family, which is mainly reflected in entering the institutions established by the Rockefeller family, such as Rockefeller University, Asian Association, Lincoln performing arts center and so on.
In particular, John Whitehead and David Rockefeller are very close.
Since the circles intersect, John Whitehead certainly knows that Gao Xian and David Rockefeller are also very close.
At this juncture, Goldman Sachs urgently wants to get the shares of azk oil company held by Gao Xian at a reasonable price as soon as possible, so as to ensure that it is invincible in the acquisition war with Morgan Stanley, so it can only use its contacts to play the card of personal friendship.
Time waits for no man. In order to get ahead of Morgan Stanley as much as possible, John Whitehead kept visiting David Rockefeller.
After listening to John Whitehead's intention, David Rockefeller showed a rare hesitation on his face. He saw that John Whitehead was worried, so he hurriedly asked, "is there anything inconvenient in here?"
John Whitehead doesn't know. David Rockefeller is worried that if he acts as a middleman and arranges John Whitehead and Gao Xian to sit together, he may be unhappy, which will lead to coquettish in vain.
You know, Gao Xian has recently done business with Chase Bank. Because the intensive large-scale asset restructuring of Howard Hughes company must involve capital exchanges and disassembly, Gao Xian asked chase bank to share a piece of cake.
The value of high string is so important that David Rockefeller must give sincere respect. He doesn't want to ruin this friendship because of unworthy things.
Seeing John Whitehead looking forward, David Rockefeller thought for a moment before he said, "it's not impossible for me to organize a private party to provide you and David Gao with a chance to meet, but you have to promise me that you must not spoil the atmosphere."
"Although David Gao is young, he is quite energetic. From time to time, he has an unexpected ability, such as the recent establishment of the Howard Hughes foundation."
"Therefore, if you negotiate with David Gao, if you use coercion, it will not only have no practical effect, but also unnecessary enmity."
Seeing that David Rockefeller attached so much importance to the high string that he solemnly gave preventive injections in advance, John Whitehead's back was sweating. He quickly promised: "don't worry, I'm sure I'll have a good conversation and won't make it difficult for you in the middle."
……
After sending Stephen Friedman away, Gao Xian began to think about how to extract more oil from Morgan Stanley, the attacker of malicious acquisition. Unexpectedly, he received a call from David Rockefeller shortly after dinner.
"Sir Gao, I heard you came to New York?" David Rockefeller asked in a clear voice.
Gao Xian replied casually: "I'll deal with the investment temporarily and come from Toronto."
"That's just right. I'll have a private party at the manor tomorrow. Come and sit down," David Rockefeller added after saying his purpose. "By the way, John Whitehead, CO chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs, will also come."
Gao Xian readily promised, "OK, I'll be on time."
After putting down the phone, Gao Xian understood without much thought. David Rockefeller ordered that John Whitehead, the co chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs, would also go, implying that Goldman Sachs had used his contacts and asked him to act as an intermediary to make business deals.
In fact, if you earn less in exchange for a network, it's not unacceptable.
After setting the tone in his heart, Gao Xian went to the Rockefeller family manor the next day.
Since it is to match John Whitehead and Gao Xian, David Rockefeller will not invite too many people. The party is just a small-scale private entertainment.
John Whitehead and Gao Xian sat together. After exchanging greetings with a smile on their faces, they said, "Goldman Sachs is willing to accept the conditions put forward by Sir Gao yesterday, but please go through the handover procedures as soon as possible."
Gao Xian waved boldly, "Goldman Sachs's sincerity really moved me. John, your friend, I'll make it, and that's it!"
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In order to cope with the negotiations with Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, Gao Xian really worked hard and made some research. It can be said that he was full of energy, but something complicated his mood occurred during this period.
When Gao Xian used his laptop to cooperate with Xiaozhuang, the system suddenly prompted a "disk read-write error". Although a false alarm was confirmed after scanning and repair, he still sweated in a cold sweat.
Although Gao Xian did enough protection against dust and moisture when using these equipment, he almost bathed and changed clothes, and was confident that there would be no problems for at least ten years, the reality still issued a warning.
In fact, it is in order to find a long-term shelter for Xiaozhuang that Gao Xiancai tirelessly invests in the personal computer that has not been regarded as progressive and controlled by big capital, but the development level of personal computer is far from his requirements.
If personal computers want to become a climate, they must at least be able to enter the enterprise market and government purchase orders. In this way, they will get more capital support, become more powerful and close to the equipment in the high string "bag".
Gao Xian couldn't help sighing gently. He really wanted to think of some ways, but he couldn't forget one premise, that is, the direction of technology must be consistent with that of small equipment.
Those who achieve great things are required to be able to control their emotions well.
Gao Xian's state in this regard is OK. He picks up his mood in his room and calmly waits for visitors.
……
This year, the chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs changed. John Weinberg, the son of Sidney Weinberg, a former leader of Goldman Sachs, and John Whitehead jointly held this position.
Of course, in Goldman Sachs, a professional company with a clear division of labor, John Weinberg and John Whitehead do not come to negotiate with Gao Xian personally.
The negotiators sitting in front of Gao Xian are Steven Friedman, who is specifically responsible for Goldman's merger business. He and Robert Rubin, who is responsible for Goldman's risk arbitrage business, can be called two capable men of Goldman Sachs.
From the perspective of age, John Weinberg and John Whitehead are both old men in their fifties. Otherwise, even if John Weinberg is Sidney Weinberg's son, it is difficult to have the prestige and qualifications needed to run Goldman Sachs with a large number of elites, while Steven Friedman and Robert Rubin are less than 40, less than 10 years older than Gao Xian, It was in his prime that he was now promoted to a partner of Goldman Sachs.
It can be predicted that in more than a decade, when John Weinberg and John Whitehead retire, Steven Friedman and Robert Rubin are likely to take over.
In the "old script", the same is true. However, in the end, Robert Rubin chose to enter the political arena, such as serving as finance minister in the main office of corington. After leaving the board of directors of Goldman Sachs, Steven Friedman once served as the chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of new York, the largest member of the Federal Reserve, and played an important role in the 2008 financial crisis.
As for now, Goldman Sachs, led by John Weinberg and John Whitehead, is still struggling to pursue business diversification and internationalization. It does not have the power in the "old script" decades later.
Gao Xian entertained the visiting Stephen Friedman with regular etiquette, showing no signs of illness and stability, without showing any expectations for the conditions set by Goldman Sachs.
Therefore, Steven Friedman had to find his own starting point, "from the routine publicity of the securities and Exchange Commission, I learned that Sir Gao holds more than 5% of the publicly issued shares of azk oil company. I don't know what to do next?"
Gao Xian was amused by Stephen Friedman's careful test. "I think it's just those results. These stocks were sold directly to the market, or bought by Morgan Stanley on behalf of the forced acquirer, or bought back by Goldman Sachs on behalf of azk oil company."
Speaking of this, Gao Xian took a sip of coffee and then added: "but no matter what kind of disposal is adopted, it must be based on one principle, that is, the one with the highest price gets it."
Gao Xian put down his coffee cup and looked brightly at Steven Friedman. "What conditions are Goldman going to offer me?"
Steven Friedman is definitely not a mediocre person to become a partner of Goldman Sachs, but he still feels the pressure on his face at this time.
"Sir Gao, Goldman Sachs is willing to pay ten dollars higher than the market price to buy the shares of azk oil company." Steven Friedman gave a seemingly thoughtful price after deliberate thinking for a moment.
Gao Xian smiled, "if I have more than 5% of the shares of azk oil company, which can affect the ownership of the control right of azk oil company, the price is at least 100% higher than the market price, should it be very reasonable?"
Stephen Friedman was speechless when he heard the high string so loud.
Before coming here, Steven Friedman didn't know anything about Gao Xian. For example, many American media described the image of a lucky rich man in Xiangjiang.
At this time, Steven Friedman really wanted to make a rude remark. The media was very misleading. Even if Gao Xian is a local rich man, the previous attribute should be smart, not full of sour luck.
Stephen Friedman smiled bitterly, "Sir Gao, I come to negotiate with you with 100% sincerity. You can't deal with me."
"My attitude is also very correct and serious." Gao Xian raised his eyebrows and said, "your time is precious. Why don't you throw away those red tape and have an open and frank exchange on this matter?"
Steven Friedman nodded. "I'd like to hear more."
Gao Xian said leisurely: "in this acquisition and anti acquisition game around azk oil company, the essence of Goldman Sachs helping azk oil company in anti acquisition is not that it can not really accept azk oil company's acquisition. The key lies in whether the stock price of azk oil company's shareholders can rise to an exciting level."
"Therefore, if Goldman Sachs can't accept my conditions and Morgan Stanley is willing to accept them, the shareholders of azk oil company can certainly get rich returns by referring to my conditions, and Goldman Sachs is enough to make a difference."
"In other words, the outcome of our negotiations today, no matter what, you didn't come in vain."
……
Steven Friedman once thought that the first negotiation with Gao Xian might fail, but he didn't expect the other party to be so plausible.
So when Steven Friedman returned to Goldman's office, he was very depressed. For a moment, he didn't know how to negotiate with Gao Xian again.
Therefore, during the regular exchange of work progress, Steven Friedman specifically mentioned it to John Weinberg and John Whitehead, CO chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs.
John Weinberg thought, "David Gao is not wrong. If the stock of shareholders of azk oil company can rise to a high enough price, our anti takeover service will not be a failure."
Steven Friedman shook his head. "That said, we urgently need a complete victory."
"You know, since Morgan Stanley forcibly acquired the electric storage battery company, the world's largest battery manufacturer, last year, it has been successful repeatedly."
"If we always stay on such achievements, it will inevitably affect our business development in the future."
Steven Friedman's implication is not difficult to understand. Goldman Sachs's anti takeover service will be notorious if it continues to work so unskillfully for so long.
After all, although some companies are willing to accept the acquisition conditions of high share price for a while, many companies are more willing to operate in the long term, but once forcibly acquired, it means cruel personnel cleaning and ruthless asset restructuring.
To put it bluntly, the existing power holders of companies subject to malicious takeover are about to lose their more valued existing status and long-term interests. What is the gross use of Goldman Sachs's anti malicious takeover service?
John Weinberg scratched his head. "Do you mean that this time we must help azk oil company win a complete victory against malicious acquisition?"
Steven Friedman nodded. "If possible, it's best to strive for such an outcome!"
At this time, John Whitehead slowly opened his mouth, "maybe I can find a way to make an appointment with David Gao in a private way and negotiate in a more harmonious atmosphere."
Stephen Friedman's eyes lit up and blurted out, "do you have a friendship with David Gao?"
Then Stephen Friedman realized that this was unlikely, and John Whitehead shook his head in denial. "I can find a middleman and try it first."
……
The middleman mentioned in John Whitehead's words is David Rockefeller, because he has a long-term relationship with the Rockefeller family, which is mainly reflected in entering the institutions established by the Rockefeller family, such as Rockefeller University, Asian Association, Lincoln performing arts center and so on.
In particular, John Whitehead and David Rockefeller are very close.
Since the circles intersect, John Whitehead certainly knows that Gao Xian and David Rockefeller are also very close.
At this juncture, Goldman Sachs urgently wants to get the shares of azk oil company held by Gao Xian at a reasonable price as soon as possible, so as to ensure that it is invincible in the acquisition war with Morgan Stanley, so it can only use its contacts to play the card of personal friendship.
Time waits for no man. In order to get ahead of Morgan Stanley as much as possible, John Whitehead kept visiting David Rockefeller.
After listening to John Whitehead's intention, David Rockefeller showed a rare hesitation on his face. He saw that John Whitehead was worried, so he hurriedly asked, "is there anything inconvenient in here?"
John Whitehead doesn't know. David Rockefeller is worried that if he acts as a middleman and arranges John Whitehead and Gao Xian to sit together, he may be unhappy, which will lead to coquettish in vain.
You know, Gao Xian has recently done business with Chase Bank. Because the intensive large-scale asset restructuring of Howard Hughes company must involve capital exchanges and disassembly, Gao Xian asked chase bank to share a piece of cake.
The value of high string is so important that David Rockefeller must give sincere respect. He doesn't want to ruin this friendship because of unworthy things.
Seeing John Whitehead looking forward, David Rockefeller thought for a moment before he said, "it's not impossible for me to organize a private party to provide you and David Gao with a chance to meet, but you have to promise me that you must not spoil the atmosphere."
"Although David Gao is young, he is quite energetic. From time to time, he has an unexpected ability, such as the recent establishment of the Howard Hughes foundation."
"Therefore, if you negotiate with David Gao, if you use coercion, it will not only have no practical effect, but also unnecessary enmity."
Seeing that David Rockefeller attached so much importance to the high string that he solemnly gave preventive injections in advance, John Whitehead's back was sweating. He quickly promised: "don't worry, I'm sure I'll have a good conversation and won't make it difficult for you in the middle."
……
After sending Stephen Friedman away, Gao Xian began to think about how to extract more oil from Morgan Stanley, the attacker of malicious acquisition. Unexpectedly, he received a call from David Rockefeller shortly after dinner.
"Sir Gao, I heard you came to New York?" David Rockefeller asked in a clear voice.
Gao Xian replied casually: "I'll deal with the investment temporarily and come from Toronto."
"That's just right. I'll have a private party at the manor tomorrow. Come and sit down," David Rockefeller added after saying his purpose. "By the way, John Whitehead, CO chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs, will also come."
Gao Xian readily promised, "OK, I'll be on time."
After putting down the phone, Gao Xian understood without much thought. David Rockefeller ordered that John Whitehead, the co chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs, would also go, implying that Goldman Sachs had used his contacts and asked him to act as an intermediary to make business deals.
In fact, if you earn less in exchange for a network, it's not unacceptable.
After setting the tone in his heart, Gao Xian went to the Rockefeller family manor the next day.
Since it is to match John Whitehead and Gao Xian, David Rockefeller will not invite too many people. The party is just a small-scale private entertainment.
John Whitehead and Gao Xian sat together. After exchanging greetings with a smile on their faces, they said, "Goldman Sachs is willing to accept the conditions put forward by Sir Gao yesterday, but please go through the handover procedures as soon as possible."
Gao Xian waved boldly, "Goldman Sachs's sincerity really moved me. John, your friend, I'll make it, and that's it!"
……
PS: bow and thank the book friends for their time!!!
In order to cope with the negotiations with Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, Gao Xian really worked hard and made some research. It can be said that he was full of energy, but something complicated his mood occurred during this period.When Gao Xian used his laptop to cooperate with Xiaozhuang, the system suddenly prompted a "disk read-write error". Although a false alarm was confirmed after scanning and repair, he still sweated in a cold sweat.Although Gao Xian did enough protection against dust and moisture when using these equipment, he almost bathed and changed clothes, and was confident that there would be no problems for at least ten years, the reality still issued a warning.In fact, it is in order to find a long-term shelter for Xiaozhuang that Gao Xiancai tirelessly invests in the personal computer that has not been regarded as progressive and controlled by big capital, but the development level of personal computer is far from his requirements.If personal computers want to become a climate, they must at least be able to enter the enterprise market and government purchase orders. In this way, they will get more capital support, become more powerful and close to the equipment in the high string "bag".Gao Xian couldn't help sighing gently. He really wanted to think of some ways, but he couldn't forget one premise, that is, the direction of technology must be consistent with that of small equipment.Those who achieve great things are required to be able to control their emotions well.Gao Xian's state in this regard is OK. He picks up his mood in his room and calmly waits for visitors.This year, the chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs changed. John Weinberg, the son of Sidney Weinberg, a former leader of Goldman Sachs, and John Whitehead jointly held this position.Of course, in Goldman Sachs, a professional company with a clear division of labor, John Weinberg and John Whitehead do not come to negotiate with Gao Xian personally.The negotiators sitting in front of Gao Xian are Steven Friedman, who is specifically responsible for Goldman's merger business. He and Robert Rubin, who is responsible for Goldman's risk arbitrage business, can be called two capable men of Goldman Sachs.From the perspective of age, John Weinberg and John Whitehead are both old men in their fifties. Otherwise, even if John Weinberg is Sidney Weinberg's son, it is difficult to have the prestige and qualifications needed to run Goldman Sachs with a large number of elites, while Steven Friedman and Robert Rubin are less than 40, less than 10 years older than Gao Xian, It was in his prime that he was now promoted to a partner of Goldman Sachs.It can be predicted that in more than a decade, when John Weinberg and John Whitehead retire, Steven Friedman and Robert Rubin are likely to take over.In the "old script", the same is true. However, in the end, Robert Rubin chose to enter the political arena, such as serving as finance minister in the main office of corington. After leaving the board of directors of Goldman Sachs, Steven Friedman once served as the chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of new York, the largest member of the Federal Reserve, and played an important role in the 2008 financial crisis.As for now, Goldman Sachs, led by John Weinberg and John Whitehead, is still struggling to pursue business diversification and internationalization. It does not have the power in the "old script" decades later.Gao Xian entertained the visiting Stephen Friedman with regular etiquette, showing no signs of illness and stability, without showing any expectations for the conditions set by Goldman Sachs.Therefore, Steven Friedman had to find his own starting point, "from the routine publicity of the securities and Exchange Commission, I learned that Sir Gao holds more than 5% of the publicly issued shares of azk oil company. I don't know what to do next?"Gao Xian was amused by Stephen Friedman's careful test. "I think it's just those results. These stocks were sold directly to the market, or bought by Morgan Stanley on behalf of the forced acquirer, or bought back by Goldman Sachs on behalf of azk oil company."Speaking of this, Gao Xian took a sip of coffee and then added: "but no matter what kind of disposal is adopted, it must be based on one principle, that is, the one with the highest price gets it."Gao Xian put down his coffee cup and looked brightly at Steven Friedman. "What conditions are Goldman going to offer me?"Steven Friedman is definitely not a mediocre person to become a partner of Goldman Sachs, but he still feels the pressure on his face at this time."Sir Gao, Goldman Sachs is willing to pay ten dollars higher than the market price to buy the shares of azk oil company." Steven Friedman gave a seemingly thoughtful price after deliberate thinking for a moment.Gao Xian smiled, "if I have more than 5% of the shares of azk oil company, which can affect the ownership of the control right of azk oil company, the price is at least 100% higher than the market price, should it be very reasonable?"Stephen Friedman was speechless when he heard the high string so loud.Before coming here, Steven Friedman didn't know anything about Gao Xian. For example, many American media described the image of a lucky rich man in Xiangjiang.At this time, Steven Friedman really wanted to make a rude remark. The media was very misleading. Even if Gao Xian is a local rich man, the previous attribute should be smart, not full of sour luck.Stephen Friedman smiled bitterly, "Sir Gao, I come to negotiate with you with 100% sincerity. You can't deal with me.""My attitude is also very correct and serious." Gao Xian raised his eyebrows and said, "your time is precious. Why don't you throw away those red tape and have an open and frank exchange on this matter?"Steven Friedman nodded. "I'd like to hear more."Gao Xian said leisurely: "in this acquisition and anti acquisition game around azk oil company, the essence of Goldman Sachs helping azk oil company in anti acquisition is not that it can not really accept azk oil company's acquisition. The key lies in whether the stock price of azk oil company's shareholders can rise to an exciting level.""Therefore, if Goldman Sachs can't accept my conditions and Morgan Stanley is willing to accept them, the shareholders of azk oil company can certainly get rich returns by referring to my conditions, and Goldman Sachs is enough to make a difference.""In other words, the outcome of our negotiations today, no matter what, you didn't come in vain."Steven Friedman once thought that the first negotiation with Gao Xian might fail, but he didn't expect the other party to be so plausible.So when Steven Friedman returned to Goldman's office, he was very depressed. For a moment, he didn't know how to negotiate with Gao Xian again.Therefore, during the regular exchange of work progress, Steven Friedman specifically mentioned it to John Weinberg and John Whitehead, CO chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs.John Weinberg thought, "David Gao is not wrong. If the stock of shareholders of azk oil company can rise to a high enough price, our anti takeover service will not be a failure."Steven Friedman shook his head. "That said, we urgently need a complete victory.""You know, since Morgan Stanley forcibly acquired the electric storage battery company, the world's largest battery manufacturer, last year, it has been successful repeatedly.""If we always stay on such achievements, it will inevitably affect our business development in the future."Steven Friedman's implication is not difficult to understand. Goldman Sachs's anti takeover service will be notorious if it continues to work so unskillfully for so long.After all, although some companies are willing to accept the acquisition conditions of high share price for a while, many companies are more willing to operate in the long term, but once forcibly acquired, it means cruel personnel cleaning and ruthless asset restructuring.To put it bluntly, the existing power holders of companies subject to malicious takeover are about to lose their more valued existing status and long-term interests. What is the gross use of Goldman Sachs's anti malicious takeover service?John Weinberg scratched his head. "Do you mean that this time we must help azk oil company win a complete victory against malicious acquisition?"Steven Friedman nodded. "If possible, it's best to strive for such an outcome!"At this time, John Whitehead slowly opened his mouth, "maybe I can find a way to make an appointment with David Gao in a private way and negotiate in a more harmonious atmosphere."Stephen Friedman's eyes lit up and blurted out, "do you have a friendship with David Gao?"Then Stephen Friedman realized that this was unlikely, and John Whitehead shook his head in denial. "I can find a middleman and try it first."The middleman mentioned in John Whitehead's words is David Rockefeller, because he has a long-term relationship with the Rockefeller family, which is mainly reflected in entering the institutions established by the Rockefeller family, such as Rockefeller University, Asian Association, Lincoln performing arts center and so on.In particular, John Whitehead and David Rockefeller are very close.Since the circles intersect, John Whitehead certainly knows that Gao Xian and David Rockefeller are also very close.At this juncture, Goldman Sachs urgently wants to get the shares of azk oil company held by Gao Xian at a reasonable price as soon as possible, so as to ensure that it is invincible in the acquisition war with Morgan Stanley, so it can only use its contacts to play the card of personal friendship.Time waits for no man. In order to get ahead of Morgan Stanley as much as possible, John Whitehead kept visiting David Rockefeller.After listening to John Whitehead's intention, David Rockefeller showed a rare hesitation on his face. He saw that John Whitehead was worried, so he hurriedly asked, "is there anything inconvenient in here?"John Whitehead doesn't know. David Rockefeller is worried that if he acts as a middleman and arranges John Whitehead and Gao Xian to sit together, he may be unhappy, which will lead to coquettish in vain.You know, Gao Xian has recently done business with Chase Bank. Because the intensive large-scale asset restructuring of Howard Hughes company must involve capital exchanges and disassembly, Gao Xian asked chase bank to share a piece of cake.The value of high string is so important that David Rockefeller must give sincere respect. He doesn't want to ruin this friendship because of unworthy things.Seeing John Whitehead looking forward, David Rockefeller thought for a moment before he said, "it's not impossible for me to organize a private party to provide you and David Gao with a chance to meet, but you have to promise me that you must not spoil the atmosphere.""Although David Gao is young, he is quite energetic. From time to time, he has an unexpected ability, such as the recent establishment of the Howard Hughes foundation.""Therefore, if you negotiate with David Gao, if you use coercion, it will not only have no practical effect, but also unnecessary enmity."Seeing that David Rockefeller attached so much importance to the high string that he solemnly gave preventive injections in advance, John Whitehead's back was sweating. He quickly promised: "don't worry, I'm sure I'll have a good conversation and won't make it difficult for you in the middle."After sending Stephen Friedman away, Gao Xian began to think about how to extract more oil from Morgan Stanley, the attacker of malicious acquisition. Unexpectedly, he received a call from David Rockefeller shortly after dinner."Sir Gao, I heard you came to New York?" David Rockefeller asked in a clear voice.Gao Xian replied casually: "I'll deal with the investment temporarily and come from Toronto.""That's just right. I'll have a private party at the manor tomorrow. Come and sit down," David Rockefeller added after saying his purpose. "By the way, John Whitehead, CO chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs, will also come."Gao Xian readily promised, "OK, I'll be on time."After putting down the phone, Gao Xian understood without much thought. David Rockefeller ordered that John Whitehead, the co chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs, would also go, implying that Goldman Sachs had used his contacts and asked him to act as an intermediary to make business deals.In fact, if you earn less in exchange for a network, it's not unacceptable.After setting the tone in his heart, Gao Xian went to the Rockefeller family manor the next day.Since it is to match John Whitehead and Gao Xian, David Rockefeller will not invite too many people. The party is just a small-scale private entertainment.John Whitehead and Gao Xian sat together. After exchanging greetings with a smile on their faces, they said, "Goldman Sachs is willing to accept the conditions put forward by Sir Gao yesterday, but please go through the handover procedures as soon as possible."Gao Xian waved boldly, "Goldman Sachs's sincerity really moved me. John, your friend, I'll make it, and that's it!"PS: bow and thank the book friends for their time!!!
