Chapter 378

Wade, manager of VIP Service Department of Citibank New York branch, who had received the news for a long time, received the visiting Xiao Qi in his office with a smile.

When he left the United States in April, Xiao Qi once entrusted Citibank to help buy the WCDMA Department of Nortel network to pave the way for the future 3G network era.

The two sides have been in contact. Just two days ago, Wade called and said that almost Nortel network has let go, and everyone's intention should be to clinch a deal at about $400 million.

These two days, Xiao Qi was busy with little Taylor. After he was free, he came to Citibank to discuss the specific acquisition with Wade.

"You are a genius, Mr. Xiao! Merrill Lynch and Goldman Sachs are going green these days! How wonderful Wade did not speak about Nortel network, but sincerely admired Xiao Qi. "At the beginning of this month, the oil price has been rising, and finally reached the high of US $77 per barrel of crude oil. Originally, they were all ready to open champagne to celebrate and harvest your deposit, but then they turned straight down all the way, and the oil price fell all the way! Now it has reached the position of 72 dollars, but there is no sign of stabilization. I think you can harvest their deposit in a while! "

"That may be." Xiao Qi smiled and drank the champagne prepared by wade for him. "Before January, the money put into his pocket today is likely to be taken out tomorrow. It can't be counted."

"Stop being modest." Wade, a manager of Citibank, is well-informed. "Since June, the economic situation in continental Europe has been bad, and the PPI industrial index has fallen for two consecutive months. The semi annual report shows that the net profits of American companies around the world are also decreasing, and the unemployment population is also increasing. Now those so-called market experts agree with you and think that the oil price is likely to fall! "

It is normal for oil prices to fall.

The high welfare measures in Europe and the United States and the mire in Afghanistan and Iraq are all things that consume a lot of money, which once worsened the financial situation. Where is the power to import a large amount of oil?

Poor Britain, France and other loyal allies of the United States. When the United States makes trouble, they will drag them into the water, but I don't know what people in these countries think. They always bring their own dry food out to help, even if it costs people and money!

At this stage, although the financial crisis has not started, there are some signs gradually. The oversupply of oil prices is a wind vane.

Xiao Qi's rebirth can change many things, but this event involving the national level will not change at all. Both the market and major economies are pushing the financial market in that dangerous direction as always.

The root of the scourge was planted as early as the time of Clinton and Greenspan. Now it is just that it will enter the explosive stage after accumulating.

After accumulating negative energy for more than ten years, no one can stop their outbreak!

Xiao Qi never felt how pitiful foreigners were, especially the American bastard who desperately devalued the currency in case of crisis.

No matter how poor they are, they can have countless relief homes and funds to take care of people's lives in an economic crisis.

Chinese companies that have been affected for no reason have closed down tens of millions, and tens of millions of migrant workers have lost their jobs, which is much more tragic than them.

"Oil prices are bound to fall! And it will fall below the $40 mark! " In the face of vaguely inquiring about the news, Xiao Qi said firmly: "the current economic situation has proved that economic overheating absolutely exists. The economy in Europe and the United States is very weak. Whether it is the national economy and the people's livelihood, the demand for oil and its derivatives will certainly continue to decrease! It's just around the corner to go back to the $30 era! "

Wade did not expect that he would suddenly make such a firm statement and thought: "the overall inflation is still very serious now. If the oil price plummets, it is not in the interests of Europe and the United States, let alone OPEC. Therefore, Citibank feels that the oil price may fluctuate around $60 for a long time. At that time, Mr. Xiao's two bet agreements will come down, But there's a billion dollars in revenue. "

Not only Citibank, but also Goldman Sachs and Merrill Lynch have similar estimates. The two groups of people who signed gambling agreements with Xiao Qi are having a hard time now.

Shocky didn't argue with Wade. "Let's see! January 1st next year will be the harvest season! I hope I can harvest smoothly then! "

Wade nodded slightly, only waiting for the test of time.

Now Merrill Lynch and Goldman Sachs investment bank still have the meaning of waiting for the opportunity to fight back. It is definitely not the style of financial giants like them.

"And during this time, Mario told me about the patent use and purchase of the fairy system. Mr. Wade, you have contributed a lot. Thank you very much!" Xiaoqi harmoniously said that Citibank has almost completed the purchase of patents related to window, text and other fairy systems. Wade directly went around with the lawyers of Mario law firm.

"Hehe, it's nothing. They also need to make money. In addition, the company that buys the patent is an American company, which is naturally much more convenient." Wade replied with a smile that it was Qicai investment that bought the fairy system patent, and Qicai investment was authorized to the fairy company. Although there were some detours, it was safer.

Like apple, when buying patents with Microsoft and other companies, Xiaoqi also has a clause of "preventing cloning", that is, Microsoft is prohibited from licensing internal software design patents related to fairy system to others.

In addition, the patents of Qicai investment are not limited to dreampad, and future mobile phones will naturally use fairy system, which can kill two birds with one stone.

Knowing Xiao Qi's confidence in oil prices, Wade turned to business: "Mr. Xiao, you entrusted us with the negotiation with Nortel network. It's really lucky. If we hadn't taken the first step, Alcatel lucent also wanted to start with Nortel network's WCDMA."

In the past, WCDMA of Nortel network was finally sold to Alcatel lucent, which also made Alcatel lucent a lot of money in the future 3G tide. The comparison between Nortel network and Alcatel was talked about with great interest for a time.

"They have eyes." Xiao Qi smiled. "I guess the price we give is lower than them, so Nortel network tends to us?"

"The price is, on the one hand, our final offer of 400 million is 50 million higher than Alcatel; But more importantly, all our payments are in cash, and Alcatel hopes to pay by share replacement... God, who doesn't know that Nortel network is short of cash and has to sell blood quickly, but Alcatel only gives shares and doesn't give money, which is certainly not comparable to us! "

Wade is very proud that it is not only Shaw's authorization but also his own ability to negotiate such a large business.

The happiest thing is that Xiao Qi promised him a big red envelope. He doesn't know the specific amount, but with Xiao Qi's forthright style, he believes it will not be less.

Americans and Chinese do things in different ways. If they help others and get paid without violating the company's regulations, it is entirely reasonable. Therefore, Wade is not afraid of Citibank to trouble him.

After the WCDMA negotiation, Xiao Qi only put down half of his heart and asked the other half: "the acquisition department is done. What about the patent authorization of another optical fiber transmission equipment?"

"Ah, this problem is too easy, so I forgot to tell Mr. Xiao." Wade patted his head. "Nortel wants to sell everything as long as it can scrape up cash, not to mention the optical fiber transmission equipment, which is just a patent authorization. So what we talked about is that China's patent authorization is $6 million a year, an increase of 10% a year, and the contract period is 10 years. "