v3 Chapter 673： Takeover offer

"Sir Carter, according to the current international situation, Iran has acted recklessly and the Middle East has been unstable. Oil prices are estimated to be higher and higher in the future. If the United Kingdom wants to revive its economy, it must get rid of its dependence on Middle East oil and the United Kingdom's energy. The industry is about to rise again, congratulations!"

After talking to Duke Carter Howard for a while with Rolls-Royce Motor Company, Xia Yu suddenly said with emotion.

Congratulations to him is that the Howard family is involved in the oil industry and holds a lot of shares in a large oil company in the North Sea of ​​the United Kingdom.

It can be said that the Howard family is also a member of the oil interest group. He will support the Conservative Party. In addition to his personal relationship with Margaret Thatcher, there are also factors in this regard.

Carter Howard glanced at Xia Yu, and he heard the meaning hidden in Xia Yu's words.

It seems that Xia Yu didn't know where he got the news that the Conservative government was about to take action against BP.

Xia Yu's purpose for inviting him tonight is already obvious.

It is coveting BP's equity and wants to achieve its goals through his line.

With preparations in his heart, Duke Carter Howard was not in a hurry, he said lightly and continued to drink tea.

"This is hard to say. Most of the benefits have been taken by BP. Even if the oil market expands, my earnings will not rise much."

If you want to ask others, you must have an attitude of asking others. Therefore, Xia Yu directly points out: "Sir Carter, the British Petroleum Corporation can only occupy the advantage for more than one month at most. When it loses the special care of the government, it will definitely not be able to compete with the old brands. Oil company."

"I know that Margaret's cabinet is ready to start the privatization process of British Petroleum Corporation, and will take out a lot of equity at one time. Maybe people like you who own oil companies are not necessarily interested.

"After listening to the conditions mentioned by Minister Jeffrey Howie today, I became interested in BP's equity, and I have always made large-scale investments in the UK, and I am also eligible for competition."

"It's just that I am not a pure British person after all. I will inevitably encounter special targets during the competition, so I want you to do me a favor."

After speaking, Xia Yu looked at Duke Carter Howard quietly.

He put down his teacup and looked at Xia Yu with fixed eyes, as if he wanted to observe something.

For a long time, it seemed that Xia Yu was saying what he was saying. Duke Carter Howard did not directly refuse, but said with a light smile: "You know the situation you may face, and I can tell you clearly if you participate in the competition. , Will definitely be deliberately targeted to clean up the field, skin color is not the point, the point is that you are neither a pure British, nor have the level of strength of Mobil and Exxon."

"I understand, so I just need a relatively level playing field, which is the best for the British people, isn't it?"

"And I only need a small amount of equity, which has little impact on anyone."

Xia Yu smiled, the interface said.

Duke Carter Howard fell silent, he seemed to be considering whether to help Xia Yu.

And Xia Yu also quietly waited for his reply and possible conditions.

Only the result surprised Xia Yu. After thinking about it for a minute, Duke Carter Howard did not offer any conditions, and agreed to help him: "You are good friends with Henry and Elena. I will help with this. "

"But we have to change to a more concealed way. The two of us will form an investment company. The investment company will compete in the name of the Howard family. When the time comes, the number of shares acquired will be split in proportion to the investment company. The shareholding ratio will be discussed later."

"I suggest you go to Prime Minister Margaret first. She has a good impression of you and let her know that your competitive bargaining chip is with me. This is more helpful to us."

Xia Yu said gratefully: "I understand, thank you for your help!"

"I said, you are a friend of the Howard family!"

Duke Carter Howard said with a faint smile.

Xia Yu smiled and agreed: "Yes, this is my honor!"

Even though he said that, Xia Yu knew in his heart that it was because his strength had been able to make Duke Carter Howard value, otherwise he would not be able to help even if he wanted to help.

And this busyness is indeed a simple task for Duke Carter Howard, he can do nothing at all, and the face of the Howard family is enough to send Xia Yu in.

No one would save the face of the Howard family for this little thing, and the gain is not worth the loss!

The next day, Xia Yu immediately asked George Berkeley to arrange for a cooperation plan while collecting information on BP.

After ordering this matter, Xia Yu sent an application to the British cabinet to meet Prime Minister Margaret. I believe Margaret will arrange a time to meet with him after receiving the report.

This is the difference between capitalist countries. Capital has close ties with the government and society. It is not difficult for capitalists to see the head of a country. Of course, the premise is that the capitalists must have some knowledge in their hearts and know whether they are qualified.

There is no doubt that Xia Yu is definitely qualified!

At 3:30 the next day, Xia Yu went to No. 10 Downing Street and stayed there for about ten minutes. When he came out, he looked calm, obviously in a good mood.

He previously promised Margaret to invest 500 million pounds in the UK, and now a large part of it has been realized, and the inflow capital that can be found exceeds 300 million pounds, which proves that Xia Yu's words count.

Therefore, Margaret was very friendly to Xia Yu and welcomed Xia Yu's desire to invest in the British petroleum industry.

The government's obstacles were removed, and the competitive bargaining chips were allowed to be transferred to the Howard family, Xia Yu was finally relieved.

Next, only need to reach a cooperation agreement with Duke Carter Howard as soon as possible.

In the past few days, Bright Fund has acquired more equity in the two companies.

Today, Bright Fund holds 58.7% of Sotheby’s Auction House, an increase of 9.5% from a few days ago. Except for 1.2% of these shares were acquired from the market, the rest were bought from minority shareholders.

The only big obstacle now is the former Sotheby's auction house's largest shareholder, the one who served as the chairman and holds 23.7% of the shares.

But this person has no room for resistance in the face of the absolute equity of Bright Fund, let alone other small shareholders. UU reading www.uukanshu. com

In addition, it also owns 33.5% of Eskenazi Co., Ltd., which has increased by 2.9% in a few days, and it will be difficult to acquire it later.

Faced with this situation, Xia Yu knew that there was no need to wait any longer, it was time to do it!

"George, send someone to find the largest shareholder of Sotheby's Auction House, buy his equity, first courtesy and then war. If he doesn't agree to sell, he will directly expose the equity and threaten him. If it doesn't work, he will call a board of directors to remove him from his position and dilute him. Equity."

"The equity of Eskenazi Co., Ltd. is concentrated in the hands of the company, and it is announced to the public to issue a takeover offer to them!"

After Xia Yu checked the situation, he immediately gave orders to George Berkeley in the studio.

The two companies use two methods.

Sotheby’s auction house is going to be acquired. If it can be settled peacefully, it would be best to avoid the forced acquisition to cause the stock price to rise and spend more money.

Unless it is a compelling situation, it will be forced.

As for Eskenazy Co., Ltd., Xia Yu doesn’t like it. If you want to use it as a bargaining chip, the stock price can of course not fall anymore, and the higher the rise, the better. Therefore, it is necessary to launch an offensive with fanfare. The greater the power, the better. Strive for more initiative.

"Okay, I will act now!"

After George Berkeley took the order, he acted immediately.

In a small period, the equity information of Eskenazi Co., Ltd. was updated, and Bright Fund became the second largest shareholder with 33.5% equity, second only to the Eskenazi family with 53.8%.

And after disclosing the equity information, the invitation was initiated to Eskenazi Co., Ltd. immediately.

The popularity of Eskenazi Co., Ltd. has once again attracted a lot of media attention.

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