Chapter 1173： King of Wall Street (1)

Yang Cheng got off at Park Avenue. The 193-meter-high skyscraper on the opposite side is the headquarters of the Blackstone Group, known as the "King of Private Equity". Although it is located in the middle of Manhattan and a certain distance from Wall Street in the south, it is not reduced. The Blackstone Group has a leading position in the global financial industry and private equity.

In the face of this behemoth that can crush a vote of business with his hands, both Yang Cheng himself and the new era media he founded must maintain a cautious and humble attitude. The outside world only knows the success of the Blackstone Group and itself. The advertised philosophy of free and equal investment, Yang Cheng, as a player in the game, knows that this prehistoric monster's dominance and possessiveness will be swallowed up if he is not careful.

Of course, Yang Cheng still has the capital to straighten up. As long as he doesn't deliberately provoke, the Blackstone Group can still give it corresponding respect.

Under the personal leadership of Secretary Schwarzman, I took the elevator straight to the CEO’s office and met the king of Wall Street, Stephen Schwarzman, one of the founders of the Blackstone Group. As for the other founder, he was also an American business. Former chief Peter Peterson has rarely appeared in the company.

"Finally I saw you Mr. Schwarzman~" Yang Cheng is both a junior and a junior in the industry. No matter what aspect of his status, he has no advantage. It should be respectful.

Quickly stepped forward and said hello. Stephen walked out from behind his desk with a cigar in his mouth and shook hands with Yang Cheng, "Call me Stephen. Warren praised you many times in front of me, saying it is a rare rising star in New York. , It’s a rare minority."

If someone else said this, it might be easy to be misunderstood about race, race, and discrimination. But it was Schwarzman who said this, and he was also a target of discrimination before. He was a Jew, so he said it. Praise in disguise.

As the CEO and chairman of Blackstone, he is an out-and-out big man in this land at his feet. He can treat a younger generation with such a friendly attitude. Yang Cheng is a little flattered. Just like facing the old stock god, he has his own heart. Reverent psychology. . .

"Stephen, you passed the award." This is not pretending to be modest, in front of this big man, he really can't afford the capital of pride.

Schwartzman held a cigar between his fingers, "I like the traditional Chinese virtues of humility. Come and sit here. We have an hour, specially set aside for you."

invited Yang Cheng to the salon. His secretary had already poured wine for the two.

Yang Cheng picked up the crystal glass and shook it lightly. A strong floral scent mixed with whisky's unique strong scent hits her nose, her eyes swept over the uniquely shaped wine bottle behind the bar, "This is LIDIUK Western Gold Liddell Bourbon?"

Schwarzman raised his head and laughed, "Sure enough, you, like your father said, have a keen sense of all things for pleasure."

Yang Cheng was speechless and wanted to draw a few black lines on his forehead.

explained weakly, "My father always takes pleasure in hurting me, don't take it seriously~"

"I think he is right. This is my favorite whisky. It is not like whiskey. It has a round and full body and unique floral fragrance. It is great for leisure."

Yang Cheng nodded in agreement, "The taste is not strong, but when it enters the throat, all the stimulation of whiskey bursts out. This is a kind of contradictory beauty."

"Great description, I wrote it down, next time I tell someone, I will remember the signature." Schwarzman took a sip, not forgetting to joke.

smiled awkwardly, and took the initiative to introduce the topic of Hilton, otherwise this old fox can circle with you to the Caribbean.

"Stephen, are the negotiations between Blackstone and the Country Z consortium going well?"

Schwarzman put down his wine glass, dipped his cigar again, took a sip and joked, "You are investigating trade secrets, and I have the right to remain silent."

Yang Cheng behaved innocently and shrugged, "The Blackstone Group should strengthen its secrecy measures. Everyone who should know this news will know."

"Haha, funny kid, okay, since you came here, you should have guessed something? I can only say, you guessed it." Schwarzman made a small bend, but finally did not deny it.

Yang Cheng was happy, this is the opportunity he wants. If the negotiation goes smoothly, nothing will happen to him at all.

"So~"

Schwarzman raised his hand and interrupted, "Don't tell me, let me guess, the reason why you suddenly became interested in the shares of Hilton Group is because you agreed to the terms of the RB people, am I right?"

Yang Cheng sweats profusely, damn, I just said that the confidentiality measures were not in place, and in a blink of an eye, someone checked you out.

Now that they have ordered them, there is no need to hide them, so they simply confessed, "You guessed Stephen, then you agree with me, do you think this transaction can be completed?"

This is not only a test, but also a strong psychological hint to Schwarzman-to complete this transaction, it will be more beneficial to you!

"That's correct, but how to decide the specifics will be discussed after seeing you." Schwarzman doesn't hide his thoughts at all. This is equivalent to under the banner of you clearly, but you still take others. Helpless.

Yang Cheng quietly waited for Schwarzman's following. Whether it was an exam or something else, he had to bite the bullet. Next, whoever asked him to agree to the little RB, this is the basic integrity of life.

"In fact, Blackstone sells the shares of the Hilton Group the same to everyone. As long as the price is right, we have to consider the attitude of the Hilton family." Schwartzman looked directly at Yang Cheng and said in a very slow but powerful tone.

Yang Cheng put his forearm on the bar, and tapped his fingers on the table like playing the piano, "I know the Hilton family wants to buy back, but the reality is that they can't get the money."

"You are right and wrong. What's right is that the Hilton family has long lost its glory and can't even take out high-quality assets as collateral to lend to the bank. The bank has seen the trick of the empty glove white wolf at a glance, and the bank is not Be optimistic about the operating capabilities of the Hilton family and see what the heir surnamed Hilton has done over the years."

Schwarzman's words are full of grievances, as if they are dissatisfied with the descendants of the Hilton family for failing to inherit the glory of their ancestors.

"As for it's not right, I might as well tell the truth. Someone pressured us to hope that we would not sell the Hilton brand to foreigners."

Yang Cheng frowned, "Including Country Z?"

Schwarzman nodded in affirmation, "Including country Z!"

Yang Cheng suddenly became puzzled, "No, the previous Hilton Group's shares were indeed sold to Haihang Group. If Baigong put pressure on it, how will this deal take shape? American business dare to go against Baigong's order? Crazy Right them?"

"Can I know who it is?"

"Business bu~"

It was them. Yang Cheng was puzzled. No matter how famous Hilton was, it was only a hotel brand, which involved neither military secrets nor a high-tech enterprise. There was no reason for business to prevent this transaction.

Schwartzman asked with a smile, "Is it weird?"

Yang Cheng nodded calmly, "It feels like a joke."

"What if I say that the Hilton is not the only one on the banned list this time?" Schwartzman reminded.

Yang Cheng suddenly stunned. If so, he can understand it. ZZ game is not something he can participate in. Of course, he does not want to participate, and it is easy to encounter river crabs!

"If this is the case, Blackstone and the Country Z consortium should just suspend negotiations."

"Yes, the ban may be lifted at any time."

"7 billion U.S. dollars, on behalf of the RB consortium, I bid 7 billion U.S. dollars to acquire 25% of the shares of Hilton Group from the Blackstone Group." Yang Cheng said immediately.

Schwarzman spit out cigar smoke, "This is really a wonderful number, I like it, but it's not enough. The Z consortium promised Hilton Group that one day in the future, it can buy back at the market price, but RB people cannot agree. On this condition."

Yang Cheng frowned. This is the truth. The Ito family spent so much effort not to make a small profit from the left hand to the right. They definitely have a bigger plan.

But Yang Cheng took a different approach and said, “Don’t you think RB talents are better trading partners?”

This sentence successfully raised Schwarzman's interest, "Why do you say that?"

Yang Cheng stretched out his hands, "Because RB people are better at handling, just like the Plaza Agreement back then, as long as you want, you can get back the shares at a smaller price."

"What you said makes sense, but the problem is that after the shares are sold to RB people, it has nothing to do with the Blackstone Group. We are not obliged to help the Hilton family buy back shares.

If you can use this reason to convince the Hilton family, I personally have no opinion, you can sell the shares to RB people, of course, the price is 7 billion US dollars. "

Schwartzman said so because he knows the situation of the Hilton family. With the current influence of the Hilton family, it may be difficult for them to take advantage of the RB people. If this is the case, why should they look for themselves? Trouble?

But Yang Cheng could hear a little other meaning from these remarks. After what was sold, it had nothing to do with the Blackstone Group?

Implications Blackstone Group has plans for RB?

Shit, talking to this old fox is really hard, and I miss important information without paying attention.

spread out his hands and said helplessly, "Steven, at this level, we can open the skylight to speak up, what do you want? Or what industry does the Blackstone Group have a fancy for RB?"

Schwartzman was not embarrassed at all, "Open the skylight to speak bright words, very vivid sentences, is this the colloquialism of country Z?"

Yang Cheng is really speechless, "comeon, Stephen, we are talking about Hilton, if you are interested in the language of country Z, we will take some time to talk slowly."

Faced with Yang Cheng, who was slightly frustrated, Schwarzman felt that the prank was very successful. Knowing that with European long-term interest rates falling or even falling to negative values, investing in emerging markets is an inevitable decision."

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