Chapter 321 Zhang Shao's Greed
The next morning, Qi Tongwei also received news from Gao Xiaoqin that six grain and oil companies were listed for sale.
"Xiaoqin, please pay attention to who is involved in the acquisition." Qi Tongwei reminded.
"Okay, shall we also..."
"We won't get involved, and we will only invest in high-tech industries in the future." Before Gao Xiaoqin finished speaking, Qi Tongwei rejected her acquisition proposal.
To him, money no longer means much; power is what he pursues.
After the two hung up the phone, Qi Tongwei immediately found Zhong Xiaoai, Zhu Wei, Li Chengyang, Du Jing and others and told everyone about the situation.
"As expected, they can't hold on any longer and have decided to sell the company." Qi Tongwei summed up and turned his attention to Zhong Xiaoai.
"Xiao Ai, notify the tax department to conduct a comprehensive audit of these companies to see if they have any tax evasion or tax avoidance." Qi Tongwei was not going to let them leave with the money.
He had a feeling that something would go wrong with this acquisition.
"Okay, I will implement it as soon as possible." Zhong Xiaoai responded.
"We must let them know that there is a price to pay for breaking the law and committing crimes. They made money from the people by going against their conscience, and now that they have been exposed, they want to take the money and run away. That's wishful thinking," Qi Tongwei said seriously.
"Chengyang, you and Du Jing continue to collect and compile relevant information about the poisonous teaching materials. This is the focus of our next work." Qi Tongwei looked at Li Chengyang and Du Jing again.
"Yes, Team Leader Qi." The two answered in unison.
"Deputy Team Leader Zhu Wei, you take your people to the Education Department of Zhongjiang Province and begin inspecting the education system. Use the toxic textbooks to rectify the pseudo-experts." He planned to set an example and use it to force other places to start rectifying the pseudo-expert phenomenon.
Zhu Wei quickly agreed.
After the meeting, everyone took action according to Qi Tongwei's arrangements.
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Three days later, in a private club.
"Mr. Guo, this is Mr. Zhang Xuejun, Chairman of Shengmao Grain and Oil; Mr. Zhang, this is Chairman Guo." Liu Sheng introduced the two to each other.
"Hello, Mr. Zhang!"
"Mr. Guo, nice to meet you!" After the two got to know each other, they began negotiations.
"Mr. Zhang, Mr. Liu, this is the company's financial report." Mr. Guo handed the report to the two and continued, "You two should be very clear about the company's situation.
Although the stock price has plummeted due to credibility issues, the company's foundation is still there, and its channels in various places are very complete. The real value is definitely above the valuation. After you acquire it, you can change the vest and start business immediately."
Zhang Xuejun turned directly to the valuation column, which read 687 billion yuan.
He immediately shook his head and said, "Mr. Guo, you can't say that. The most valuable thing about your company is its brand. Now that the brand has been abolished, we need to create a new brand after we take over.
New brands require a lot of time and money, and there is no guarantee they will succeed.
So, the price is really too high.”
Director Guo sighed and said, “Mr. Zhang, Mr. Liu, if this hadn’t happened, I wouldn’t have sold it even if you spent 1000 billion.
But it has already happened, and I have accepted it. Based on the stock price on the day we delisted, the market value is 627 billion RMB. What do you think?"
"627 billion?" Zhang Xuejun frowned. "This price is still too high. The most we can offer is 500 billion, and that doesn't include your company's debts."
"500 billion?" Director Guo's eyes widened. "Master Zhang, you are too ruthless, right? 500 billion does not include the company's debts."
"Mr. Guo, don't get excited." Liu Sheng said quickly, "We are here to discuss cooperation sincerely, but the price is indeed a bit high.
If you insist on 627 billion, I'm afraid it will be difficult for us to reach a consensus.
You know that there are not many people who are capable and willing to spend so much money to acquire your company. It should be said that there are almost no people. If you drag it on like this, your losses will be even greater. "
Mr. Guo was silent for a while, and finally sighed and said, "Okay, in that case, then 580 billion, that's my bottom line."
He then added: "The company's debts will be borne by the new company."
Zhang Xuejun did not answer, but pointed at the report and asked: "Your company's debt is only 284 billion from the bank and 11 billion from several suppliers, a total of 295 billion?"
Director Guo nodded and said, "Yes, our company's debt situation is good, just this 295 billion yuan."
"295 billion yuan? That's a lot. Your company's market value is 627 billion yuan, minus 295 billion yuan in liabilities, and your net worth is 332 billion yuan.
You want 580 billion yuan and you want me to pay off your debts. Isn't that inappropriate?" Zhang Shao frowned.
Director Guo said with embarrassment: "Mr. Zhang, no matter how little the board of directors can't approve, even though I'm the chairman, I still have to listen to the shareholders' meeting."
Zhang Shao and Liu Sheng just looked at Mr. Guo without saying anything. They knew that this company was their family business and outsiders only held a small portion of the shares and had no decision-making power at all.
"550 billion, this is the highest price we can accept, and that's without debt. If it includes debt, I will only offer 255 billion yuan." Zhang Xuejun stood up after he finished speaking.
Mr. Guo also knew that it would be disadvantageous to him to continue to drag it out, so he gritted his teeth and replied, "Okay, 255 billion is 255 billion!"
"Mr. Guo is very straightforward. I have a small favor that I need your help with." Young Master Zhang said.
"What do you say?" Mr. Guo asked cautiously.
"I hope your company will sign a loan contract with me three years ago, then declare bankruptcy and mortgage the company to me."
Seeing that Mr. Guo looked worried, Mr. Zhang explained calmly, "Don't worry, I will not give you a penny less of the 255 billion that belongs to your family. I will give you an extra 5 million, a total of 260 billion yuan."
Mr. Guo remained silent and stared at Mr. Zhang with a gloomy face. He fully understood that this young man had too big an appetite and wanted to swallow up the bank's 284 billion yuan in debt.
"Mr. Zhang, although our company is currently facing some difficulties, it may be difficult to pass the review if we directly declare bankruptcy.
Besides, doing so would easily cause dissatisfaction among the authorities, and might even affect the future development prospects of our Guo family in the mainland. "Mr. Guo said slowly.
Although he has temporarily withdrawn from the mainland, he is not prepared to give up the world's largest consumer market and will continue to invest in the mainland in the future.
Zhang Shao smiled slightly, his eyes revealing confidence and determination.
He patted Mr. Guo's shoulder gently and comforted him, "Mr. Guo, you don't have to worry.
I have enough power and influence to ensure that the bankruptcy application can be successfully reviewed. As for the official side, I will handle it properly and will never let this matter have any negative impact on you and your family. "
Mr. Guo frowned and fell into deep thought.
He was well aware of the official influence of the man in front of him, and if he said it could be passed, it would definitely be passed.
If you reject the other party's proposal, it may bring unexpected troubles to yourself and your family.
However, if he agreed to the other party, he was worried that he would offend mainland officials.
"Mr. Zhang, I understand your good intentions, but this decision is too important for my family. Can you give me some time to think about it?" Mr. Guo asked tentatively.
Zhang Shao nodded slightly, with a hint of displeasure in his eyes.
"Okay, Mr. Guo, let's meet again in three days. I think this is a rare opportunity, and I hope you can make a wise choice as soon as possible." After saying that, Mr. Zhang turned and left.
Mr. Liu walked up to Mr. Guo and whispered, "Mr. Guo, there is no loss for you to do this. If you want to enter the mainland market in the future, you can register a holding company in the Victorian Islands, hide the information of the Guo family, and then invest in the mainland.
You have to know that the favors from the Zhang family are not always available. " Liu Sheng patted Director Guo on the shoulder and reminded him.
After saying this, he turned and left, leaving Mr. Guo alone in the office, deep in thought.
As the door closed, Mr. Guo felt an invisible pressure looming over his heart.