Chapter 1997 Old-fashioned routines
"This damn bastard, he clearly betrayed us, but now he still comes to explain so shamelessly."
Looking at Kroll's back as he left, McClell said indignantly. In his opinion, if this guy can keep a little more secret, things will not be as good as he is now.
You should know that this is a major negative news. If it is placed in the stock market, it will directly cause a company's stock to plummet and collapse! The impact on bonds may not be that great, but who would not feel upset before the result came out?
"Dr. Kroll saved us two million dollars in fees, which is not unacceptable in this regard."
Zhou Ming still relaxed and easily exposed this matter, focusing on the preparations for corporate debt.
McClane still understands the truth very well, but he feels a little disgusted and doesn't feel happy. Now he tells Zhou Ming: "The evaluation of the project has been completed. Now the documents have been sent to the commissioned company. The securities firm will issue them after a review of no more than seven working days."
"Or Motong Company?" Zhou Ming asked suddenly.
McClane nodded subconsciously, but then he reacted: "Is there something wrong?"
Zhou Ming shook his head and said, "There is nothing wrong. Let's see how they do it first. But I think there is no problem. Anyway, we have been selling corporate bonds through Motong Investment Bank, aren't we?"
Motton is a large investment bank in Manhattan for hundreds of years and is a securities firm with strong capital and extensive investment across the United States. The most important thing is that it is the core industry of the famous wealthy Morgan family. Morgan is the first to fire at Pisat in the newspaper.
As the managing director of Motto, Piero received the news at the first time. He was a qualified capitalist, so without any hesitation, he asked New York to do as usual, and he did not interfere.
Piero even emphasized to his manager: "Don't let me do this kind of thing in the future. You must understand that Motong Company has credibility and cannot force or threaten customers because of personal gain, otherwise who dares to cooperate with you in the future."
So under Piero's tone, Motto quickly passed an underwriting agreement for Pisat's corporate bonds, which was even several days faster than expected.
After Piero hung up the phone number of his manager, he soon attended the party with Freeman again.
At the party, Piero emphasized to the two partners with righteousness: "The purpose of Zhou Ming's guy is to prove through public opinion that he has a project worth 5 million, and then he can use this project to get financing in the market and borrow corporate debts. Now the public opinion we have set off can punch them hard on their weaknesses!"
Piero said and waved his fist as if he was really hitting something.
But Freeman and Teesman did not agree with this idea, thinking that as long as Zhou Ming was taught enough, they did not want to ruin Pissart.
Freeman made a very straightforward statement: "It's not that it can't ruin Pissart, but that doing so will not do anything to us. On the contrary, if we can control some Pissart's shares through such public opinion pressure, we can still make a profit."
Tisman also agreed with Freeman's idea, saying that if Pissart really ruined, it would also lead to their relationship with giants like Madison.
Bad: "This is not a winning strategy. Instead, it may cause us a lot of unnecessary trouble and may even have a certain impact on our brokerage business."
As capitalists, they do whatever they do, the purpose of making profits. As long as they can make profits, they can trample on any human rights and dignity law. However, if they cannot make profits, even if they are the emperor who are willing to revenge, they will not have any interest.
That's it now. Although they gave Pissart a heavy blow through the Wall Street Times news, after considering the profits and profits, they decisively gave up the idea of continuing and turned their attention to the shares again.
Tisman finally reminded Piero that they all knew that Motton was underwriting Pisat's corporate debts on behalf of others.
Piero heard the implicit sound, but he was not ashamed. On the contrary, he was very calm, as if it was just right. He also knew that if it were replaced by the two people in front of him, there would be no difference between his choice and his own.
In fact, Piero wanted to continue to suppress Zhou Ming and Pissat. Although Pissat chose Moto to issue corporate bonds, which brought benefits to Moto, there was no conflict between this business and Piero's desire to suppress Pissat.
It’s just that the idea is the idea. Now that Freeman and Tesman have proposed it, Piero can only walk down the steps.
Piero said: "Since that's the case, I think we have to contact that guy Zhou Ming as soon as possible. After all, the bastards such as Madison and Broad will not be indifferent."
Without further ado, Freeman immediately picked up the phone and dialed Zhou Ming's number.
I'm afraid no one of Madison or Broad would have expected that the first guys who compromised with Zhou Ming and the others were Piero, the first tough guys.
But this is also normal. After all, they know very well that neither the Texas consortium represented by Madison or the third party forces represented by Broad, they will not allow Pisart to really go bankrupt, so they will inevitably fight back in public opinion, even if they are reluctant.
Therefore, Piero and the others must seize this last window and negotiate with Zhou Ming first.
Zhou Ming was not surprised to receive the call from Freeman, because when he learned the news from McClane in the morning, Zhou Ming felt that things were not that simple. Now that the call is called, Zhou Ming can confirm it directly. This is another old routine of extreme pressure.
Sure enough, after the phone was answered, Freeman directly expressed his thoughts: "I want to buy Pissart's shares!"
Freeman pointed out that through the morning news, it was proved that Pissart was still very fragile in public opinion, because it lacked powerful shareholders, and their joining could make up for this shortcoming well.
Freeman emphasized: "Mr. Zhou Ming, please believe that we are very sincere. After all, I know that Pissart's situation is not good now, and only we are willing to lend a helping hand in this situation."
This really made Zhou Ming laugh, and he said it as if this crisis was not caused by them.
After so long dealing with each other, Zhou Ming certainly understood what the other party was, so he said directly: "We do have plans to readjust the equity structure now, and I also hope to reach a cooperation with you, but the specific details of the cooperation are very cumbersome and may need to find some time to interview."
Freeman felt energetic when he heard this and immediately responded: "I have the same idea, so let's go now. I know that a new batch of tea from Wuyi from the East is added to the Khomeini Club. I think Mr. Zhou Ming can taste the flavor of his hometown."
But at this time, Zhou Ming started to play Tai Chi, saying that it may not work now. He is not ready yet. He can call him when he is ready.
Just kidding, isn’t it obvious that someone is going to be controlled?
Zhou Ming would not be so naive, at least he had to wait until Madison and Broad had his attitude before making a decision.
No matter what, you need to compare the stores in business. It not only broadens your own channels, but also gets better conditions.
Freeman was anxious now. He warned Zhou Ming that the current public opinion situation was very unfavorable to Pissart, especially when Pissart still had to use marathon projects to issue corporate bonds. Such negative news will have a great impact on the issuance of corporate bonds.
"Although the bond market is not as sensitive as the stock market, it is also a capital market. In addition, Pissart, as a company with a high debt ratio, is particularly dangerous in this situation!"
Freeman deliberately mentioned Pissat's debt ratio and continued to put pressure on Zhou Ming.
But the pressure ended here, because then, Freeman told Zhou Ming: "But if you accept our holdings, all these problems can be solved."
Freeman assured Zhou Ming that as long as they get the controlling stake, they will immediately help Pissat organize public opinion.
"Mr. Zhou Ming should know our relationship with the media. It is not difficult for us to reverse such public opinion. We can even help Pissat continue to hype marathon projects, making him eight million and more."
Zhou Ming laughed after hearing this. This is a simple trick of sticks and carrots. He first intimidates all kinds of things, and then gives a guarantee that sounds very good.
But this kind of old routine is okay to deal with ordinary people, and it is not enough for Zhou Ming to see.
Zhou Ming didn't believe these guys' verbal promises, and these guys had no credibility.
So Zhou Ming still answered the same way: "I am very grateful to Mr. Freeman for his trust. Please rest assured that you are definitely our closest partner. When we are ready to sell our shares, we will definitely give priority to you!"
Like Zhou Ming, Freeman did not believe Zhou Ming's promise at all.
But at this time it was no longer a question of whether they believed it or not. They had been dealing with Zhou Ming for a day or two, and they knew very well that Zhou Ming could not be scared easily.
After hanging up the phone, Freeman told Piero and Teesman helplessly: "I'm afraid it's the worst situation we expected. That guy Zhou Ming should have guessed our purpose."
So I said that I should kill Pisat, or at least kill this marathon, so that I can threaten him enough!
Piero thought so in his heart, but he didn't say these words because it was too disharmonious.
"It seems that we should think of another way now, such as working with Madison or Broad, or continuing to mess up the situation?" Piero proposed his own idea in another way.
Freeman and Teesman looked at each other and nodded to say that this was the only way to go.
(End of this chapter)
Chapter completed!