Chapter 381 Negotiation
Li Mochen received Darwin Walman at his home, while Bern Georgia was accompanied by the chef. The chef was invited outside, a Frank chef who was famous in Atlanta.
So although all the three of them here were unwilling to eat, they were still attracted by the aroma of the dishes in front of them.
"The reputation of Gaosen Investment Bank is well known to everyone in the entire America. I personally welcome your bank's investment in Xuri Electric Retail Company. If possible, I even hope that your bank will take over the listing guidance of our company."
While talking, Li Mochen cut the "dragon row" in the plate with a knife and fork. This is the meat of the level 18 Thornsaurus, taken from the spine of the dragon. The meat is tender and often the most delicious part of the dragon.
However, as a nearly pure blood dragon descendant, Li Mochen still feels a bit strange when eating this kind of "dragon row".
"However, Darwin, Xuri Electric Retail Company is currently well-funded, and it is still a long time before the second round of financing. I must protect the interests of myself and shareholders."
Darwin Wolman laughed: "Amo, I don't think this is a conflict. The power of Gaosen Investment Bank can ensure that your company is unobstructed in most areas of America. This will help your company expand rapidly and seize the initiative. At this stage, electrical appliance retailers with more stores will undoubtedly have an advantage in the competition."
"No! No! No, Darwin, with our company's current capital reserves and profits, it is enough to complete the layout of 1,200 stores within one year and 3,800 stores in two years, and ensure 70% of the store's own volume. According to our estimates, as long as we have 1,000 stores, it is enough to ensure that the company can get the best price from major manufacturers at any time."
Li Mochen shook his head disapprovingly: "So now, we really don't short of funds."
"What about the connections?"
A slight flash of light in Darwin Walman's eyes: "Your 3,800 stores cannot be opened in the countryside, right? The Michelle Group is very powerful, but their strength is more concentrated on the East Coast."
Li Mochen smiled, took out a document from his shirt pocket and placed it in front of Darwin Walman.
"This is?"
The latter's expression was slightly condensed, and his eyes were filled with surprise: "You surprised me, Amo."
"So do you still think that the expansion of Xuri Electric Appliances Retail Company needs to rely on the power of others?"
Li Mochen paid attention to the expression on the other side: "Darwin, Xuri Electric Appliances Retail Company has the ability to expand on the east and west coasts at the same time and establish our store network, which is enough to make Xuri Electric Appliances invincible in the future competition."
“That’s true.”
Darwin smiled bitterly: "But I am confused by you now. Amo, you can't just invite me here this time to have a meal?"
"Of course there is a reason."
Li Mochen turned on the TV not far away with the remote control, and then switched to the Southern Cable TV Station.
At 7 o'clock in the evening, the TV station was broadcasting comprehensive news. This time period happened to be about 'Clown Arnold' and the corruption case of the Education Commission.
"Mandivin Ferguson, the newly-rise media tycoon in Atlanta, is ambitious and has set his sights on the Georgia Post in my hands. And now I am ready to do everything I can to defeat the Ferguson Media Group."
Bourne Georgia has been eating all the time. He didn't understand the purpose of Li Mochen's invitation to him, and did not dare to interrupt casually, so he could only listen silently.
He felt that he was completely redundant. Even as a guest, his identity was far from enough in front of these two people.
When he heard this just now, his body trembled slightly, and he couldn't hold the knife and fork in his hand tightly for a while, letting it fall on the plate, making a "jingle" sound.
However, neither of the two next to him cared about his rudeness.
“Mandivin Ferguson?”
Darwin Wolman glanced at the TV and didn't pay attention to it: "I've heard from Southern Cable TV's afternoon program, and I've also watched the Atlanta Daily Telegraph outline. To be honest, this is surprising. Since entering Georgia, the Hunting Group has always been a stance of being kind to others and never—"
"I have acquired Firefly Media."
Li Mochen interrupted the other party’s speech: “Since you have to deal with the war, how can you lack the Dragon-slaying Holy Artifact?”
Darwin Wolman leaned back and tapped his finger on the table: "If I'm right, what you mean is to use the power of Gaosen Investment Bank to block the Ferguson Group's funding channels, or even withdraw loans from Ferguson Group, right? Is this an entry ticket for the listing of Xuri Electric Retail Company?"
"There is no free lunch in the world, Darwin."
Li Mochen smiled slightly: "In the next month, Ferguson Media Group will have three funds in total, with a total of 2.30 million short-term loans of Jindun expired. I hope that banks in all aspects of Atlanta can rationally consider the operating conditions of Ferguson Group. After losing the textbook business, does Ferguson Media still have enough repayment ability?"
Opposite him, the handsome young man fell into deep thought. After three minutes of long exams, the man spoke again: "I can help you. But Amo, I have to know before this, how much do you plan to give us?"
"I will give you three percent of Gaosen's shares in the second round of financing. Then there is the priority of listed underwriters. We will invite Gaosen to provide listing guidance for us in one year."
"No! No! This is really too little. If your Rising Sun Company really needs to grow to more than 3,000 stores before it starts the second round of financing, what we left at that time would only be leftovers. I think 10% is a reasonable number."
Darwin Walman began bargaining: "It is not easy to completely cut off the bank's supply of funds to Ferguson. In America, not many can do this."
"But there are still people who can do it, right? I can also find Morgan, or Lehman."
Li Mochen smiled, and his voice was extremely firm: "Five percent, no more, Darwin. The second round of financing time of the Rising Sun Company is indeed not friendly enough for your capital, but this also means that its future prospects are promising, right? Its future will definitely be a company with a market value of trillions. What do you think? I think at that time, even if it is valuated with a 300 billion gold shield, you will still have up to several times the profit. 300% profit is a very rare opportunity. Once you miss it, it will not come back."
Bourne Georgia almost bit off his tongue. He couldn't believe it and looked at Li Mochen beside him.
Chapter completed!